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LOT 1268
Sassanian Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Motifs
CIRCA 4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.67 grams, 18 mm).
With reserved disc and lozenge panels to the outer face, underside with incuse crescent flanked by hooks motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired between 1980-1983.
From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals.
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