A wonderful juglet from the western Hindu Kush region, could be Sassanian, Bactrian or Ghandaran, ca 100 BC – 300 AD. This elegant ceramic vessel is 2-3/4” high and has a fine loop handle connecting the chamber and elongated spout. The chamber is decorated with deeply incised linear designs. In excellent condition, with strong mineral encrustation.
Terracotta incantation bowl with concentric lines of Aramaic writing. Syria, Sassanian period, 6th-7th century AD. In very good condition. Some letters erased. H:7cm Diameter:17.5cm
A rare Sasanian solid silver travellers bowl of beaten construction, plain interior and exterior with a small strap handle on one side attached with two rivets, excellent grade.
This Near Eastern piece is an attractive red carnelian stamp seal that is from the Sassanian culture that lived in modern day Iran. This piece dates circa 2nd-4th century A.D., and served as a personal signet stamp seal which was used to conduct business transactions. This piece has a flat face and has a bow drilled hole in the center, and this piece was probably worn on a cord around the neck. This piece is fragmentary with about half of the piece missing, but the flat face with the seal is ... Click for details
Terracotta incantation bowl with Aramaic concentrical lines of writing around a central hole. Syria, Sassanian period, 6th-7th century AD. From an Israelian dealer.
In excellent condition. Writing slightly faded. H: 5.5cm. Diam: 18.2cm.
Ancient Bronze Hand-Held Mirror, Sassanian Empire, ca. 5th/7th century A.D. Shiny, bright bronze disk with turned pillar grip on reverse. 4-7/8"D, stable crack to center, plus one end of grip appears to be lacking a finial, else very good. A very old and interesting example...
This rare piece is a solid cast bronze that is in the form of a standing goat. This piece is probably Sassanian, dates circa 250-640 A.D., and was produced in modern day Iran. This piece is approximately 3 inches high by 4 inches long, and has a nice dark green patina. The surfaces of this piece have spotty light green cuprite deposits, minute wear on the bottom of the feet, and minute scratches which all indicate great age. This piece also has pegs that extend outwards from the feet, and th... Click for details
Each of the ancient stone and bronze intaglio beads or donut seals (96.998ZHD, 97.128HD; 100.40D & JHD; 100.41GHD; 100.42F, G, H and IHD; 100.43iHD; 100.181WHD and 101.8AJHD) in this colorful group of twelve is offered individually. All but one are attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD (there is a single Kushan ring seal dating c.40-400AD) and were found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. Each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beas... Click for details
A remarkable chalcedony domed stamp seal measuring 1.36 cm in height and 1.61 cm wide. This seal was excavated in Mesopotamia and is dated ca. 400 - 642 AD. The carving on the base is of a stylized flaming altar and a drill-hole is present for stringing. Shipping is free and the seal is in excellent condition.
This seal is carved in veined gray chalcedony and the flaming altar was an extremely important image in the Zor... Click for details
A lovely Sassanian domed carnelian stamp seal measuring 0.85 cm in height, 0.94 cm wide and 1 cm thick. This seal was excavated in southern Mesopotamia and is dated ca. 3rd - 7th century AD. The bust of a male, possibly a god, is incised into the base and a drill-hole is present for stringing. The seal is in excellent condition and worldwide shipping is always free.
