An Etruscan cornelian scaraboid
showing two racing horsemen, within hatched rope border, set on modern swivel ring mount, 4th Century B.C; and a Sassanian bloodstone stamp seal, of domed form, pierced, engraved with stylized peacock(?), with modern loop -- 1.1cm. high, 5th-6th Century A.D.
Item one: Finger size H½ (2)
Lot Essay
See illustration opposite for item one
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