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LOT 1212
Estimate
GBP (£) 80 - 100
EUR (€) 93 - 116
USD ($) 107 - 134
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
SASANIAN AGATE STAMP SEAL WITH STAG
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (3.42 grams, 15 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (3.42 grams, 15 mm).
Plano-convex in section and discoid in plan with transverse piercing; intaglio figure of a standing stag to underside. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex P Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. for similar seals, Brunner, J., Sasanian Stamp Seals in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1978, items 43,46, 124.
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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.
