Sasanian Hematite Seal with Stag (No Reserve Price)
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Description from the seller
Deeply carved with a crouching stag. A loop at the back for suspension.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Hematite
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Deeply carved with a crouching stag. A loop at the back for suspension.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Hematite
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Sasanian
Century/ Timeframe
Sasanian, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Seal with Stag
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2019
Material
Hematite
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
