Ancient Near Eastern, Sasanian Period Bronze Ring with Carnelian Intaglio - Portrait of a Noble Bust Circa 3rd-6th century AD This superb carnelian intaglio is finely engraved with the bust of a Sasanian ruler or noble in profile. The intaglio is held in a bronze ring with a rectangular bezel, the broad shoulders sloping into a solid, tapering hoop. Dimensions: 2cm x 2cm x 0,7cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.