Lot 653
Central Asia. Ca. 1st millennium B.C. Both are large rectangular examples, each having a single suspension loop on the reverse. The smaller stamp face depicts, in relief, two standing winged felines having long raised tails. The back side of the stamp is decorated with a winged Janus form lion. Together with a larger example depicting a horse and rider standing at the horses side. The reverse is decorated with an elaborate geometric border. Both have overall blue-green surface patina with areas of encrustation. Intact, exc. cond. Nice examples. Individual custom bases. Size: 2-7/8" x 2-1/2" & 2-1/2" x 1-1/2".
Provenance: Private Virginia collection. Ex. Private NYC. collection, acquired from Zahir Jan., 1980's.
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