Originally listed at $200

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A lovely copper stamp boasting an openwork, lattice motif face of a roughly circular form, all enveloped in a vibrant turquoise patina. An arched suspension loop rises from the verso, allowing it to be strung in a necklace and worn as a pendant. Stamps like this example would have been used to form a seal, dipped in wax. Seals of this style are sometimes known as "compartmented" seals and were cast both in geometric and figural patterns. They are distinctive to the Bactrian region. Size: 2.1" Diameter (5.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172061

Some losses to peripheries. Expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with gorgeous patina and nice earthen deposits.