Sasanian Stone Bead - 20 mm (No reserve price)

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Bead, a Sasanian stone bead dating to the 3rd–7th century AD, in excellent condition, measuring 20 mm high by 15 mm wide, acquired in 2026 in Harwich, United Kingdom from a private European collection.

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In excellent condition Sasanian Stone Bead, dating to 3rd-7th C A.D.
Object acquired in 2026 in Harwich, UK from 'DG' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1980s. Weight 11.07 g stand not included as always.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.

In excellent condition Sasanian Stone Bead, dating to 3rd-7th C A.D.
Object acquired in 2026 in Harwich, UK from 'DG' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1980s. Weight 11.07 g stand not included as always.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.

Details

Culture
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
3rd-7th C A.D.
Name of object
Bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
15 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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