Carnelian ball seal. Sasanian, 4th - 5th century AD ø 1.6cm. Hemispherical with …

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Carnelian ball seal. Sasanian, 4th - 5th century AD ø 1.6cm. Hemispherical with horizontal hole. On the seal surface a kneeling horse with rider, inscription in Pahlavi in front. Intact. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.

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Carnelian ball seal. Sasanian, 4th - 5th century AD ø 1.6cm.

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