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Sassanian Serpentine Face Amulet, ex-Museum

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Sassanian Serpentine Face Amulet, ex-Museum

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Sassanian, near east, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. Small gray stone amulet in the form of a human face, perhaps cupid. String cut features, round drilled eyes and small node on top of head with horizontal suspension loop. Size: .75" L (1.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-California Museum of Ancient Art,

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Sassanian Serpentine Face Amulet, ex-Museum

Name: Sassanian Serpentine Face Amulet, ex-Museum
SKU: 54671906
Price: 100 USD
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