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LOT 0241
Sassanian Red Jasper Seal with Pegasus
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (8.1 grams, 20 mm).
Plano-convex pierced seal with advancing winged horse, Pahlavi inscription 'l'sty rast' ('just'); supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired between 1980-1983.
From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals, collection no.16.
Accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by A D H Bivar.
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