1903 - Sasanian and Other Stone Intaglio Collection. 2nd-7th century A.D. Comprising: a lapis lazuli intaglio with a standing stylised animal, an inscription above; an orange jasper intaglio with a leaping lion; a translucent agate intaglio with a butting bull. 1.07 grams total, 9-11 mm (3/8 - 1/2 in.). [3] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Sasanian and Other Stone Intaglio Collection. 2nd-7th century A.D. Comprising: a lapis lazuli intaglio with a standing stylised animal, an inscription above; an orange jasper intaglio with a leaping lion; a translucent agate intaglio with a butting bull. 1.07 grams total, 9-11 mm (3/8 - 1/2 in.). [3] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Lion gemstone: with Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Munich, Auction 252/253, 25 September 2017, no.1585. Bull gemstone: ex Bavarian Collection, 1965-2010. Thereafter, Gorny & Mosch Auction 223, 26 June 2014, no.1126. Animal gemstone: with Bonhams London, 1 May 2008, no.309. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.