VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A Sassanian engraved oyster shell
LATE 3RD/EARLY 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A Sassanian engraved oyster shell
Late 3rd/early 4th Century A.D.
The inner pearlescent surface decorated with engraved dots showing a horse and rider in profile to the right, the bearded horseman wearing a cuirass and headdress with streamers flying out behind, holding a lance with pennant attached, the horse with a ribbon on its head harness
5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) across max.
Late 3rd/early 4th Century A.D.
The inner pearlescent surface decorated with engraved dots showing a horse and rider in profile to the right, the bearded horseman wearing a cuirass and headdress with streamers flying out behind, holding a lance with pennant attached, the horse with a ribbon on its head harness
5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) across max.