4th-5th century A.D. Plano-convex seal with intaglio image of two horsemen face-to-face with a segmented arch between them; probably the Sasanian equivalent of the Diskouroi; supplied with a museum-quality impression. A similar image of two horsemen also appears on a Sassanian silver-gilt dish now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession no.63.152). Alternatively, the image may be of an investiture scene, as shown in the sculpture of Naqsh-i Rustam. Cf. BM Stamp Seals II, reference BL6. 16.37 grams, 24 mm (1 in.).

Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals, no.10. Accompanied by a copy of an old typed cataloguing page signed by A D H Bivar.