Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue
Object Type: Animal forms (233 Items)
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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: |
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$975.00 |
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$828.75 |
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€663.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$290.00 |
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$246.50 |
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€197.20 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$325.00 |
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$276.25 |
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€221.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$245.00 |
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$208.25 |
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€166.60 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$625.00 |
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$531.25 |
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€425.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$120.00 |
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$102.00 |
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€81.60 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$590.00 |
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$501.50 |
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€401.20 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$275.00 |
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$233.75 |
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€187.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$330.00 |
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$280.50 |
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€224.40 |
| Status: |
Available |
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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: |
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$590.00 |
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$501.50 |
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€401.20 |
| Status: |
Available |
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