Description:

Sasanian Empire. Ancient Near East. Ca. Late 6th - early 7th century A.D. Group of four different pottery large bullae, including a horse and general holding a spear, horse wearing protective gear, inscription in the outer border. Additionally stamped with a small stamp seal in the outer border. Intact. Together with a half of a large bulla also depicting a similar horse and general with inscription and a small stamp seal impression in the border, the border also has a textile impression. A large pottery bulla with the profile bust of a king with an inscription. Repaired from two large original pieces with loss between 12 and 2 o'clock. Finally, a bulla having a central stamp impression depicting a standing ram and inscription. Four additional small stamp seal impressions in the outer border. Intact. Size: 2-5/8"D. to 3-3/8"D.

Provenance: Private NYC. collection, acquired from Sumer Gallery, NYC., Henry Anavian, 1980's.

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).

PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.

#70659

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Bidder Can Make Shipping Arrangements, Local Pick-Up, In-House Shipping

February 27, 2026 7:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer’s premium, as outlined below, and any applicable taxes and shipping.
Buyer's Premium
$1 - $249,999:
30.00%
$250,000+:
30.00%

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000