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LOT 0916
Sassanian Seal with Profile Bust
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (5.91 grams, 17 mm).
A carnelian stamp seal of plano-convex form, incuse profile bust left to base; drilled for suspension; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s.
UK private collection.
Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.
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