Lot of 2 Sassanian Rock Crystal Seals
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Ancient Near East, Sassanian (Sassanid) Empire, ca. 500 CE. A pair of near-translucent rock crystal (quartz) seals, each perforated vertically for suspension, disc-shaped aside from one flattened face which depicts an incised motif. One features a man in profile, wearing a helmet and with a fulsome beard. The other has a romping lion with a magnificent beard. The back of the latter is also incised to have a dimpled surface. Size of largest: 1.05" W x 0.9" H (2.7 cm x 2.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-private East Coast, USA collection, acquired at auction
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#140077
Ancient Near East, Sassanian (Sassanid) Empire, ca. 500 CE. A pair of near-translucent rock crystal (quartz) seals, each perforated vertically for suspension, disc-shaped aside from one flattened face which depicts an incised motif. One features a man in profile, wearing a helmet and with a fulsome beard. The other has a romping lion with a magnificent beard. The back of the latter is also incised to have a dimpled surface. Size of largest: 1.05" W x 0.9" H (2.7 cm x 2.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-private East Coast, USA collection, acquired at auction
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140077
Condition
Both are in good condition, with clear motifs. Light encrustation in lower profile areas. Both are accompanied by modern clay stamps showing their motifs.
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Lot of 2 Sassanian Rock Crystal Seals
Estimate $350 - $525
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