A NEAR EASTERN CARNELIAN SEAL RING, ca 2nd century AD

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SANDS of TIME 3003 P St NW, Washington DC 20007Phone: Fax: A SASSANIAN CARNELIAN SEAL RING ca 2nd Century AD Description: a fine carnelian dome seal of ellipsoidal form, the base deeply incised with the profile of a bird facing left surrounded by 5 tiny notches; the seal has been pierced for suspension/attachment and set within a modern 14K gold ring. Condition: The seal is intact and in very good condition overall with some very minor losses to the base edge use to ancient usage that does not detract. Dimensions: Seal diameter: 11mm (0.4in); US ring size 8 1/4. Provenance : Private German collection, acquired in the 1950's OUR OTHER AUCTIONS Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! The above item may be viewed at our gallery during the auction at: Sands of Time Antiquities 3003 P St NW ( cnr P & 30th St in Georgetown) Washington DC 20007 USA Phone: 1+ Fax: 1+ Email: Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm OUR OTHER AUCTIONS