Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal, 3rd-7th Century AD

This carving on a carnelian gemstone, measuring 1.57 inches (4 cm) in diameter, is identified as a Sassanian stamp seal, which was a symbol of authority and authenticity in the Sassanian Empire from t

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with domed body; engraved to the underside with a reclining zebu. See Gyselen, R. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Acta Iranica 44, H

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with domed body; engraved to the underside with a male bust with cap of hair and beard; accompanied by a museum quality seal impression. See Gyselen, R. Sasa

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with dome-shaped body; engraved to the underside with an ibex head facing right, horns curving down, small star to top of head. See Gyselen, R. Sasanian Seal

3rd-7th century AD. A mixed group of carnelian stamp seals, five with an incised geometric motif, two with a profile bust, one with a putto. 16.8 grams total, 10-17mm (1/4 - 1/2"). Property of a Londo

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with circles engraved to the domed top; the underside engraved with standing male in long robes and with a bag to the back; pierced for suspension. 4.43 gram

3rd-7th century AD. A group of three plano-convex carnelian stamp seals with animal motifs. 19 grams, 14-17mm (1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [3, No

3rd-7th century A.D. A carnelian stamp seal of plano-convex form, incuse profile bust left to base; drilled for suspension; repaired. 5.91 grams, 17 mm (5/8 in.). Acquired 1980s.UK private collection.

3rd-7th century AD. A mixed group of carved carnelian plano-convex stamp seal matrices each with an intaglio motif including profile bust, quadruped and bird. 13 grams total, 10-13mm (1/2"). From an o

3rd-7th century AD. A mixed group of stamp seals with profile portrait bust, bird, horse and geometric motifs in chalcedony, carnelian, blue and clear agate. 20 grams total, 18-21mm (3/4"). Property o

3rd-7th century AD. A large banded agate stamp seal showing intaglio foreparts of a leaping lion with forelegs extended, short Pahlavi text above. 30 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an important North West

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a ram with decorative collar, text and symbols around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.19 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Privat

3rd-7th century AD. A carved banded agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a winged horse with Pahlavi text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.05 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an import

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard with Pahlavi text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.46 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a Lon

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a horseman with foliage; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.34 grams, 13mm (1/2"). Property of a North London collector

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a lion advancing with beaded border and text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.56 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From a L

3rd-7th century AD. A plano-convex agate stamp seal bearing intaglio motif of a scorpion and star to base, pierced for suspension. 5.6 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in t

3rd-7th century AD. A plano-convex banded agate stamp seal pierced to accept a gold suspension loop, intaglio bearded profile bust with arc of pellets around. Accompanied by a museum-quality impressio

3rd-7th century AD. A pair of stamp seals consisting of: a rock crystal seal engraved to the dome-shaped top with circles, to the underside with a scorpion with crosses to the side of the head and tai

3rd-7th century AD. An agate stamp seal with domed profile, pierced longitudinally; underside engraved with a pair of horses, one laying on a baseline, the other one standing, watching over the other

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate plano-convex stamp seal with keeled upper and incised roundels to each face, profile lion motif. 5.64 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in th

3rd-7th century A.D. A plano-convex agate stamp seal engraved with a geometric motif to base; drilled for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.8 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). UK private

3rd-7th century A.D. Each with pierced body; engraved to the underside with an amphora, a hare, a bird and a star. See Gyselen, R., Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Acta Iranic

3rd-7th century A.D. The polished plano-convex body drilled for suspension, the ram depicted couchant facing left to base. 3.19 grams, 17 mm (3/4 in.). Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection