Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Stag and Inscription

3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (6.86 grams, 23 mm).

With scrolls to the shoulders, ellipsoid face with intaglio running stag, star and Pahlavi legend surrounding. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired between 1980-1983.
From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals.

Literature

Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leuven, 2007, item 30.C.2, for type.

CONDITION

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