A SASSANIAN AGATE DOMED SEAL OF A CROUCHING LION, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D. A SASSANIAN AGATE DOMED SEAL OF A CROUCHING LION, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D. A SASSANIAN AGATE DOMED SEAL OF A CROUCHING LION, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.

A SASSANIAN AGATE DOMED SEAL OF A CROUCHING LION, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600407

A nice example of a carved agate dome shape stamp seal having a drilled suspension through the centre. The carved stamp depicts a beautifully detailed crouching lion, and a tall plant or tree in the centre background.
22 mm. diam., 14 mm. width
Weight: 9.45 grams.

CONDITION
Very fine condition. Some surface abrasion on the dome.

PROVENANCE
Private NYC collection(USA), acquired May, 1992 from Mr A. Saeedi, London.