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Achaemenid / Sassanian Stone Seals, Beads, Amulets (5)
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Near East, Achaemenid to Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 6th century BCE to 7th century CE. A collection of 5 stone seal beads and faience beads in the form of zoomorphs, perhaps rabbits or some other rodent. The largest seal bead has linear markings, and the other hemispherical bead has a lion in profile, and both are pierced through the center for suspension. The white bead is carved from quartzite with light remains of a blue glaze on the surface. Size of largest: 0.62" Diameter (1.6 cm)
Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA, before 2002; ex-Malter Galleries, Encino, California, USA
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#176454
Ancient Near East, Achaemenid to Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 6th century BCE to 7th century CE. A collection of 5 stone seal beads and faience beads in the form of zoomorphs, perhaps rabbits or some other rodent. The largest seal bead has linear markings, and the other hemispherical bead has a lion in profile, and both are pierced through the center for suspension. The white bead is carved from quartzite with light remains of a blue glaze on the surface. Size of largest: 0.62" Diameter (1.6 cm)
Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA, before 2002; ex-Malter Galleries, Encino, California, USA
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176454
Condition
Chips to faience beads and light surface deposits. Minor nicks and abrasions to other beads, but otherwise good condition.
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Achaemenid / Sassanian Stone Seals, Beads, Amulets (5)
Estimate $350 - $525
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