Group of 4 Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Beads
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Ancient Near East, Persia, Sassanian (also Sasanian, Sassanid) Empire, ca. 2nd to 7th century CE. A fabulous ensemble of 4 Sassanian stone stamp seal beads, each of hemispherical form with varying colors and incised designs, including a seated horse, a bearded male bust, a vase, and a linear motif. Faint remains of inscribed text surround the male bust. All are laterally drilled with a suspension hole for wearing as a bead or pendant. Size of largest (horse): 0.9" L x 0.5" W x 0.7" H (2.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#181786
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#181786
Condition
Minor chipping to periphery of largest, and all have some light nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, all are intact, excellent, and wearable with nicely preserved imagery.
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Group of 4 Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Beads
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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