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Ancient Sassanian Agate Intaglio Seal With Priest, Inscriptions c.2nd-3rd century AD.

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Ancient Sassanian Agate Intaglio Seal With Priest, Inscriptions c.2nd-3rd century AD.

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Ancient Sassanian Agate Intaglio Seal With Priest, Inscriptions c.2nd-3rd century AD. Size 22 x 11 mm, weight 10.40 grams. Large thick red agate intaglio carved with bust of bearded priest facing left, letters around the bust reads Yazd. Suspension hole through the center. Minor small chips otherwise Excellent condition. Ex Pars CA. private collection.

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Ancient Sassanian Agate Intaglio Seal With Priest, Inscriptions c.2nd-3rd century AD.

Name: Ancient Sassanian Agate Intaglio Seal With Priest, Inscriptions c.2nd-3rd century AD.
SKU: 157367315
Price: 400 USD
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