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TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP B
Near East: Sassanian Pre 1492: item #421918
INTAGLIO.B

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP B
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The price, stone type, longest millimeter size, and inventory number for each of the delightful ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of ten [100.57(AA, AC, AE, AF, AG, AS, BD) and 100.58(W, AI, AU)HD] are all shown on the individual seal’s own photo. Found in Western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is in very good condition and can be easily set in a contemporary silver or gold ring mount. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the tiny seals represent... Click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP A
Near East: Sassanian Pre 1492: item #421917
INTAGLIO.A

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP A
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The price, stone type, and longest millimeter size for each of these fascinating ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of eight [100.57(F, H, I, N, R, S, X, Z)HD] are shown on the individual seal’s own photo. Found in Western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is in very good condition and can be easily set in a contemporary mount. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the seals represent truly amazing examples of the ancient gem cutter’s skill. Stone typ... Click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Near East: Sassanian Pre 1492: item #421528
DONUT.C

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
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The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.43(C, D, E, F, G, K, L, N, P)HD and 100.44(B)HD] in this colorful group, put in an 10-photo lot for convenience but each offered individually, are known because of their shape as ‘donut’ seals. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD and found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beast, or revered symbol. Stone types in this group include agate, carnelian, and c... Click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Near East: Sassanian Pre 1492: item #421443
DONUT.B

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
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The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.40(E,F,G,H,I,K)HD and 100.41(B,C,E,F,H)HD] in this colorful group (a cast bronze bead is included), put in an 11-photo lot for convenience but each offered individually, are known because of their shape as ‘donut’ seals. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD and found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beast, or revered symbol. Stone types in this group incl... Click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Near East: Sassanian Pre 1492: item #421396
DONUT.A

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
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HD ENTERPRISES, INC.
303-695-1301



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The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.181(A, C, E, H, J, K, L, Q, S, T, AA)HD] in this colorful and fascinating group, put in an 11-photo lot for convenience but each offered individually, are known because of their shape as ‘donut’ seals. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD and found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beast, or revered symbol. Stone types in this group include agate, carnelia... Click for details

ANCIENT AGATE RING SEAL WITH SCORPION
Near East: Sassanian Pre AD 1000: item #347999
100.57ADHD

ANCIENT AGATE RING SEAL WITH SCORPION
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$125.00 

The scorpion was a popular protective image in the ancient Near East. This 8mm x 6mm x 2.5mm agate ring seal (100.57ADHD) depicts the creature on its intaglio face. Found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, the seal is in overall very good condition with a tiny chip just under its rim on the domed base. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire and dated c.300-600AD, this intriguing bit of ancient art comes in a small Ziploc stapled to a descriptive card, along with a map of Afghanist... Click for details

ANCIENT CHALCEDONY DONUT SEAL WITH BIRD
Near East: Sassanian Pre AD 1000: item #347951
100.43MHD

ANCIENT CHALCEDONY DONUT SEAL WITH BIRD
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$350.00 

This pinkish brown chalcedony donut seal (100.43MHD) has the engraved intaglio image of a large bird on its signet platform. Found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation and attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the seal, perforated from side to side, is in excellent, somewhat worn condition. Measuring 21mm x 15mm x 19mm, the seal comes on a small display card, along with a map of Afghanistan on which is outlined the general area where the seal was found, and our certifi... Click for details

SASSANIAN GREEN JASPER INTAGLIO STAG SEAL
Near East: Sassanian Pre AD 1000: item #336224
100.40LHD

SASSANIAN GREEN JASPER INTAGLIO STAG SEAL
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303-695-1301



$125.00 

This 7/16” wide ancient intaglio seal (100.40LHD), made from dark green chalcedony that has the appearance of bloodstone without the red blebs, was found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. Dated to the Sassanian period, c.300-600AD, the seal may possibly date somewhat earlier into the Parthian era. In overall very good condition with light surface pitting and some minor edge roughness that does not affect the engraved image of an elk or stag, the seal may have been worn and us... Click for details

SASSANIAN AGATE RING SEAL, SEATED FIGURE
Near East: Sassanian Pre AD 1000: item #286393
100.57KHD

SASSANIAN AGATE RING SEAL, SEATED FIGURE
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$175.00 

The intaglio figure on this 10mm x 12mm oval ring seal (100.57KHD) may represent the seated image of Zeus, but is more likely a depiction of a warrior or chief. In overall good and mountable condition, there are a couple of areas of minor rim damage that neither effect the image or nor limit the use of the gem to mount it in a modern setting. Dating into the Sassanian period, c.300-600AD, the seal was found in western Afghanistan in the 1980s. It comes in a small Ziploc bag stapled to a descript... Click for details









 


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