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A SASSANIAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO MOUNTED IN A SELJUK GOLD RING
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D., RING CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.
The cabochon intaglio engraved with winged horse, tail curling upwards, with inscription below, the intaglio held in place by four claws within a closed-back mount, with engraving of two bird heads within oval border on the reverse, both the mount and hoop with foliate designs
Intaglio .3/8 in. (1.6 cm.) long; ¾ in. (2 cm.) across hoop
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D., RING CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.
The cabochon intaglio engraved with winged horse, tail curling upwards, with inscription below, the intaglio held in place by four claws within a closed-back mount, with engraving of two bird heads within oval border on the reverse, both the mount and hoop with foliate designs
Intaglio .3/8 in. (1.6 cm.) long; ¾ in. (2 cm.) across hoop