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LOT 1399
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
PARTHIAN CARNELIAN GEMSTONE WITH BUST
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. OR LATER
7/8 in. (2.12 grams, 23 mm).
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. OR LATER
7/8 in. (2.12 grams, 23 mm).
Ellipsoid cloison with central intaglio profile bearded bust, epigraphic Pahlavi legend to the rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Gyselen, R., Catalogue des sceaux, camées et bulles sassanides I, no.10, for a later seal of similar type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
