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Sassanian Red Jasper Stamp Seal with Human-Headed Bull
Sassanian Red Jasper Stamp Seal with Human-Headed Bull
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4th-5th century A.D. Plano-convex seal with intaglio crouching Gopatshah bull with a man's head, crowned, and small wing to his shoulder; Pahlavi inscription 'pst'n 'L yzd' (reliance on god); supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.96 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.).

Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals, no.13. Accompanied by a copy of an old typed cataloguing page signed by A D H Bivar. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12128-217083

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Sassanian Red Jasper Stamp Seal with Human-Headed Bull

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