3rd-7th century AD. An annular carnelian seal with scrolled shoulders, intaglio female bust beneath a wreath, hair dressed in braids falling to the shoulders; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leeuven, 2007, item 20.1, for type. 4.76 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983.