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.
Long an opponent of the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Sasanian empire (AD 224-642) was the last independent Persian monarchy before the Arab conquest of Western Asia in the 7th Century AD. The Sasanian Dynasty began with a regional ruler in the province of Fars in southwest Iran, whose empire eventually stretched from India to the Black Sea after defeating the last of the Parthian emperors. The state religion was Zoroastrianism and many seals bear testament to the importance of this faith in ... Click for details
Long an opponent of the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Sasanian empire (AD 224-642) was the last independent Persian monarchy before the Arab conquest of Western Asia in the 7th Century AD. The Sasanian Dynasty began with a regional ruler in the province of Fars in southwest Iran, whose empire eventually stretched from India to the Black Sea after defeating the last of the Parthian emperors. The state religion was Zoroastrianism and many seals bear testament to the importance of this faith in ... Click for details
Long an opponent of the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Sasanian empire (AD 224-642) was the last independent Persian monarchy before the Arab conquest of Western Asia in the 7th Century AD. The Sasanian Dynasty began with a regional ruler in the province of Fars in southwest Iran, whose empire eventually stretched from India to the Black Sea after defeating the last of the Parthian emperors. The state religion was Zoroastrianism and many seals bear testament to the importance of this faith in ... Click for details
Long an opponent of the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Sasanian empire (AD 224-642) was the last independent Persian monarchy before the Arab conquest of Western Asia in the 7th Century AD. The Sasanian Dynasty began with a regional ruler in the province of Fars in southwest Iran, whose empire eventually stretched from India to the Black Sea after defeating the last of the Parthian emperors. The state religion was Zoroastrianism and many seals bear testament to the importance of this faith in ... Click for details
Long an opponent of the Roman and Byzantine empires, the Sasanian empire (AD 224-642) was the last independent Persian monarchy before the Arab conquest of Western Asia in the 7th Century AD. The Sasanian Dynasty began with a regional ruler in the province of Fars in southwest Iran, whose empire eventually stretched from India to the Black Sea after defeating the last of the Parthian emperors. The state religion was Zoroastrianism and many seals bear testament to the importance of this faith in ... Click for details
This group of twelve individually priced ancient rings seals (100.57L, Q, AB, AH, AL, AP, AT, AV, BF, BG, BQ, and 101.AHHD) are all engraved (one is molded glass so it is impressed) in intaglio style with imagery that includes: Bull, Man, Ruler, Tamgha, Chimera, Antelope, Oryx, Centaur, a Knot, and Kufic Script). Condition ranges from poor to excellent. All were found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, and all but one are from the Sassanian Empire dating c.300-600AD. Each phot... Click for details
The Sasanian empire began in 224 AD when the last Parthian ruler of Persia was defeated in battle. The Sasanians were ruled by a series of forty kings that engaged in nearly non-stop hostility with the neighboring Roman and Byzantine empires. The last successful Sasanian emperor was Khusro II, known as "the Victorious," who reigned from 590-627 A.D. Khusro II finally achieved the Sasanian dream of winning territories in Anatolia, Syria, and Egypt that finally provided a gateway to the Mediterran... Click for details
