Near East, Iran, Sasanian, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A Sasanian (also spelled Sassanian) intaglio ring featuring a large oval carnelian stone of warm autumnal orange hues, carved with an abstract depiction of a Zebu, a horned bovine, under a crescent moon, set in a modern 14 karat gold men's ring. Sasanian art shows a fascinating fusion of Near Eastern as well as Greco-Roman influences and includes fine luxury arts such as this intaglio seal made from semi-precious carnelian. Ring size 10 to 11. Weight: 32.8 grams or 1.05 Troy ounces. Size: stone measures .75" L x .625" W (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm)

The Sasanian Empire (also called Sassanid, Sasanid, or Sassanian) is generally regarded as the highlight of ancient Iranian civilization and was the final pre-Islamic empire of Persia. It was established by Ardeshir I, the son of Papak and descendant of Sasan, in 224 CE. This empire came to an end in 651 CE. The Sasanians thought of themselves as the rightful successors to the Achaemenid Persians.

Provenance: Ex - California Musuem of Ancient Art

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