A sasanian green jasper stamp-seal. Lion and inscriptions.

5th century A.D.

12 x 14 x 11 mm

Ellipsoid shaped stamp-seal with high domed back and hole lenghtwise. On the flat base, a lion running on the left, the head in front. On top, pahlavi inscription "'ys'gzy(?)" For a similar example : MET, NY, inv.81.6.288Chips on the edge.

Parallel: Brunner, Christoph, Sasanian Stamp Seals in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, p.96

U.K private collection

Estimate: GBP 200 - 400