BACTRIAN STONE STAMP SEAL DEPICTING A STAG

Ca. 2000 - 1700 BC A Bactrian red stone stamp seal decorated with a running stag surrounded by branches. The main figure is framed within an incised circular line. On the reverse, there is a drilled loop. These seals were likely used to guarantee the quality and quantity of goods sold. For similar see: I. S. Masimov and S. Salvatori, Unpublished Stamp-seals from North-western Murgab Delta, n.1 in Fig. 7.6.
Size: 20mm x 20mm; Weight: 4g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300