Sasanian Empire, Carnelian Bead Necklace, (224 - 651 CE), length approx. 25". In excellent condition. The Sassanid era, during Late Antiquity, is considered to have been one of Iran's most important and influential historical periods. In many ways the Sassanid period witnessed the highest achievement of ancient Persian civilization, and constituted the last great Iranian empire before the Muslim conquest and the adoption of Islam.
This Sassanian seal has an image of an animal, possibly a wolf or a fox. The carved image is seen on the flat side of the piece, and this piece dates circa 4th-5th century A.D. The carving is done by the creation of deep lines which accent the limbs and head of the animal. This piece is made of a hard black steatite, which is very difficult to carve, and consequently, there are few Sassanian seals that are made from this material. This piece is approximately .6 inches high, and has six carve... Click for details
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
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.
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 white and green calcite 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 fe... Click for details
This Sassanian seal has an image of Pegasus on the flat side and this piece dates circa 4th-5th century A.D. This seal was carved into a white chalcedony stone and it is translucent. This carving is very deep and the seal impression has high relief. This piece has an ellipsoid form with one flat side and it is in superb condition, with no cracks or chips. There are some spotty mineral deposits and the seal is very sharp. This piece was used for commercial transactions and was a personal sea... 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
