Description:

Sasanian Empire. Ca. 5th century A.D. Six different carved stamp seals including four carved agate seals, a deep red glass seal and a gray and white banded agate example. All with carved impressions including: three similar winged horses with inscriptions, a family crest with inscription, a winged figure with one leg crossed, and a standing figure holding a staff in each hand. The red glass example has an edge chip and general edge and face roughness from use, The gray banded agate has some ancient loss to the dome and an open suspension loop. The tan and white banded agate seal has normal edge roughness, and the tan-white agate seal has overall internal crazing and a filled loss at the top. Size: 5/8"W. to 7/8"W.

Provenance: Private NYC. collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1990's.

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