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LOT 1305

Sasanian Carnelian Seal with Bird

5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (2.21 grams, 12.85 mm).

Plano-convex garnet seal with intaglio simurgh motif, portion of wire suspension loop.

Provenance

Acquired from Ancient and Islamic Art Ltd., February 1993.
Thence by descent, private collection, since 1998.
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.

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LOT 1305

Sasanian Carnelian Seal with Bird

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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