Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Object Type: Animal forms (233 Items)

Bactrian softstone cosmetic vessel in the form of a hybrid animal, 2nd millennium BC
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Title: Bactrian softstone cosmetic vessel in the form of a hybrid animal, 2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4424
Description: A Bactrian softstone figure of a hybrid animal.
The deep recess suggests the piece functioned as a cosmetic vessel. It is designed to sit so the animal is inverted, as if one of its characteristics was to hang upside-down.
Origin: Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Northwestern Afghanistan / Iranian borderlands
Dimensions: 63 x 33 x 30 mm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $975.00 USD $828.75 EUR €663.00
Status: Available
Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with running stag, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with running stag, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4400
Description: A Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with image of a running stag.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 12 mm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $290.00 USD $246.50 EUR €197.20
Status: Available
Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with winged horse, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with winged horse, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4397
Description: A Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with image of a winged horse.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 12 mm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $325.00 USD $276.25 EUR €221.00
Status: Available
Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with ibex, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian carnelian stamp seal engraved with ibex, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4401
Description: A Sassanian carnelian stamp seal with finley engraved image of an ibex.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 11 mm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $245.00 USD $208.25 EUR €166.60
Status: Available
Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal engraved with horse, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal engraved with horse, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4390
Description: A superb Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal with very finely engraved image of a galloping horse.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 23 mm
Price: AUD $625.00 USD $531.25 EUR €425.00
Status: Available
Tairona carnelian grub bead, Colombia, c 1200 AD
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Title: Tairona carnelian grub bead, Colombia, c 1200 AD
Item Code: x4409
Description: A Tairona carnelian grub bead (gusano).
Origin: Tairona culture, c 1200 A.D. Colombia
Dimensions: Length: 26 mm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $120.00 USD $102.00 EUR €81.60
Status: Available
Sassanian haematite stamp seal engraved with horse, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian haematite stamp seal engraved with horse, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4396
Description: A lovely Sassanian haematite stamp seal with very finely engraved image of a standing horse.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 20 mm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $590.00 USD $501.50 EUR €401.20
Status: Available
Sassanian hardstone stamp seal engraved with stag, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian hardstone stamp seal engraved with stag, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4395
Description: A Sassanian hardstone stamp seal with engraved image of a stag.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 12 mm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $275.00 USD $233.75 EUR €187.00
Status: Available
Sassanian agate stamp seal engraved with duck, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian agate stamp seal engraved with duck, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4399
Description: An exquisite Sassanian agate stamp seal engraved with the image of a duck.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface: 13 mm
Condition: Fine condition.
Price: AUD $330.00 USD $280.50 EUR €224.40
Status: Available
Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal engraved with a horse, 4th-6th century
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Title: Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal engraved with a horse, 4th-6th century
Item Code: x4393
Description: A beautiful Sassanian rock crystal stamp seal with very finely engraved image of a grazing horse.
Accompanied by a sterling silver impression of the seal.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire.
Origin: Sassanian empire, 4th-6th century A.D. Greater Persia
Dimensions: Diameter of engraved surface; 27 mm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $590.00 USD $501.50 EUR €401.20
Status: Available

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