3rd-7th century AD. A chalcedony facetted conical seal with intaglio king in tall headdress gripping the throat of a rearing gryphon; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leeuven, 2007, item 14.1, for parallel imagery. 8.09 grams, 24mm (1"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983.