Lot 182

Parthian Glass Intaglio Stamp Seal Bead with Lion

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Parthian Glass Intaglio Stamp Seal Bead with Lion

Estimate: $400 - $600

Starting Bid: $200

(0 Bids)

June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Near East / Persia, Roman cultures / Parthian Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A translucent intaglio glass stamp seal engraved with a lion or boar prancing to the right in profile, its rounded form and softened details reflecting long use and age. The seal is pierced for suspension, allowing it to be worn as a personal amulet or carried as a functional mark of identity. Size: 0.8" L x 0.6" W (2 cm x 1.5 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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Item # 199163

  • Condition: Good. Pitting and softening to intaglio motif, but intact.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000