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An Ancient Sasanian Tri-Facial Cylinder Seal, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD

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An Ancient Sasanian Tri-Facial Cylinder Seal, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD

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Description

Carved with three different faces, this steatite seal is an exceptional artifact from the Sasanian Empire, renowned for intricate iconography and craftsmanship. It served as a personal signet, often rolled across clay or wax to authenticate documents and possessions.

Dimensions:
1.77 x 1.10 inches (4.5 x 2.8 cm)

Provenance:
Previously owned by a collector in Southwest Asia.

Blockchain Verification:
Includes a free ERC-1155 token on the Ethereum blockchain as a digital certificate of authenticity. Provide an Ethereum wallet address beginning with "0x" to claim the NFT. If not desired, do not provide an address.

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An Ancient Sasanian Tri-Facial Cylinder Seal, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD

Name: An Ancient Sasanian Tri-Facial Cylinder Seal, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD
SKU: 175943990
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock

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