Dumbarton Oaks - Stone Seal

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Stone Seal

Sasanian
2nd century - 6th century (Sasanian)
1.3 cm x 1.6 cm (1/2 in. x 5/8 in.)
unidentified stone
BZ.1949.3

Not on view

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Description

This intaglio green seal stone is engraved with winged horse, star, and a crescent moon (?). The seal is slightly more than hemispherical and is pierced close (0.2 cm and 0.3 cm) to the seal surface. It displays a winged horse, facing right (when stamped). A six-pointed star appears above the rump and a crescent moon over its neck. Another crescent-shaped object points upward directly beneath the horse's muzzle.

Acquisition History

Gift of H. de Bach, 1949.

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Byzantine Collection, Washington, DC

Object Last Modified: 8/18/2021