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Achaemenid Chalcedony Stone Stamp Seal - Deer
Achaemenid Chalcedony Stone Stamp Seal - Deer
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Description
Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE. A nicely polished domed chalcedony seal, with a circular flat face carved with a lively stag deer with large antlers shown either seated with legs slightly out before him or leaping. A braided decoration outlines his figure. The stone itself is pierced through for suspension and has a nice marbled texture of dark red and creamy brown. Size: 0.8" W x 0.7" H (2 cm x 1.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-NYC collection acquired in London in the 1980's

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Condition
Comes with modern impression. Some wear to the stone itself, but the seal form is in excellent shape. Signs of wear to hole drilled for suspension.
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Achaemenid Chalcedony Stone Stamp Seal - Deer

Estimate $700 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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