Sasanian Stone Seal with an animal in a collar of agate beads. - 2 cm (No reserve price)
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Estimate € 750 - € 900
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Sassanian seal with an animal engraved in a collar of agate beads, a rare ancient glyptic item in stone, dating to the 1st millennium AD, measuring 2 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Rare Sassanian seal and antique agate necklace
Lot including an ancient agate seal, attributed to the Sassanian era or possibly earlier, as well as an ancient necklace made of agate beads.
The seal bears an engraved representation of an animal, a motif characteristic of Parthian glyptics.
The agate used for these objects bears an ancient patina and wear. Based on their style and characteristics, the items in the lot could be over 2,000 years old.
An interesting piece for collectors of ancient art, glyptics, and engraved stones.
largest bead size: 15 mm
Rare Sassanian seal and antique agate necklace
Lot including an ancient agate seal, attributed to the Sassanian era or possibly earlier, as well as an ancient necklace made of agate beads.
The seal bears an engraved representation of an animal, a motif characteristic of Parthian glyptics.
The agate used for these objects bears an ancient patina and wear. Based on their style and characteristics, the items in the lot could be over 2,000 years old.
An interesting piece for collectors of ancient art, glyptics, and engraved stones.
largest bead size: 15 mm
Details
Culture
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
ca 1st millenium A.D.
Name of object
Seal with an animal in a collar of agate beads.
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2016
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
Width
1 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
1 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
