**Originally Listed At $150**

Near East, Sassanian Empire, ca. 500 CE. Carved from a dark brown and olive green, semi-translucent, banded stone, the base incised with a lifelike standing ibex design, with a star and crescent moon. Hand-polished and pierced for suspensio, would have been used as a stamp for a seal. Size: 0.85" W x 0.75" H (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm)

This is quite a beautiful piece, recalling a prominent and influential kingdom that had great influence throughout the Old World after the fall of Rome. Seals bearing animal designs -- ibexes like this one, birds, stags, and lagomorphs -- are among the most enduring symbols.

Provenance: Ex-Private San Fransisco, CA collection

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#120057

Stone shows shiny patina. Seal imagery is excellent.