3rd-7th century AD. An annular carnelian seal with scrolls to the shoulders, ellipsoid face with intaglio running stag, star and legend surrounding; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leeuven, 2007, item 30.C.2, for type. 6.86 grams, 23mm (1"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10148-167598.