A SASSANIAN CARNELIAN STAMP SEAL WITH PORTRAIT BUST OF A MAN, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D. A SASSANIAN CARNELIAN STAMP SEAL WITH PORTRAIT BUST OF A MAN, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D. A SASSANIAN CARNELIAN STAMP SEAL WITH PORTRAIT BUST OF A MAN, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.

A SASSANIAN CARNELIAN STAMP SEAL WITH PORTRAIT BUST OF A MAN, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600557

A Sassanian carnelian stamp seal, oval form intaglio engraved with bust of Sassanian nobleman with profile to the right, under another smaller head portrait facing the same side with Pahlavi inscription to the front.
17 by 11 mm.

CONDITION
Slightly chipped on the right from old time otherwise in very fine condition.

PROVENANCE
Purchased from Dr. B.P.N auction in Germany (A 396/397) after 2000s.