A Sasanian carnelian ellipsoid stamp seal, c. 3rd-6th Century A.D.

A Sasanian carnelian ellipsoid stamp seal, c. 3rd-6th Century A.D.

Code: 1962

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Description: A carnelian ellipsoid stamp seal with a stylised but enigmatic motif, possibly a plant or fire altar. The dome of the seal perforated mid-way. A few small inoffensive chips, otherwise condition good and a nice example.

Size: 15 mm/0.6 in. across and 14 mm/0.6 in. high

Culture: Sasanian

Date: c. 3rd - 6th Century A.D.

Provenance: From a French deceased estate, the collection formed between the 1930s-1960s.