Sasanian Agate Seal with Camel and Inscription

Culture: Sasanian

Period: 5th century A.D.

Material: Agate

Dimensions: 1.9 cm in diameter

Price: Sold

Ref: 6247

Provenance: Swiss collection Hans Zellweger (1916-2000), acquired in the 1970s with Elie Borowski. Since then in a family estate.

Condition: Swiss collection Hans Zellweger (1916-2000), acquired in the 1970s from Elie Borowski. Since then in a family estate.

Description: Agate dome-shaped seal stamp depicting on the straightened seal area a camel facing to the left. The one hump dromedary with a raised head, large, round pierced eye and four legs with the same length with engraved joints. The tail is also raised. The humo with five engraved ribs. In front of the camel a crescent above an inscription in Pahlavi (Middle Persian).