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LOT 0817
Sassanian Chalcedony Seal with Legend and Bull
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (11.3 grams, 21 mm).
A plano-convex chalcedony stamp seal bearing an incuse designs to the base comprising a zebu bull standing left, Pahlavi script above; pierced for suspension.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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