{"product_id":"مُهر-سنگیِ-عقیق-کلسدونیِ-ساسانی-با-نگارهٔ-مرد-ریشدار-ancient-sasanian-chalcedony-stamp-seal-bearded-male-figure","title":"Attributed Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal — Bearded Male Figure | مُهر کلسدونی منسوب به دوره ساسانی","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eAncient Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal — Bearded Male Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eA small ancient-style chalcedony stamp seal attributed to the Sasanian period, c. \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e3rd–7th century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e. The seal is carved in a rounded domed form with a central perforation for suspension, a common format for Sasanian personal seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eThe engraved face appears to depict a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003estanding or frontal bearded male figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, possibly a symbolic personal device, owner’s image, or stylized elite figure. Sasanian seals frequently used human busts, animals, religious symbols, and short inscriptions as personal identity markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe seal measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e2.5 × 2.0 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the written note shown with the object. The material appears to be warm brown chalcedony or agate-family stone, though stone identification should be confirmed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003ePersian Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eمُهر سنگیِ عقیق\/کلسدونیِ ساسانی با نگارهٔ مرد ریشدار\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f9i1lx\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eObject Type: Ancient stamp seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1udr1vr\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eCulture \/ Period: Sasanian Empire \/ Sasanian-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b37y35\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eDate: c. 3rd–7th century AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15fqmy8\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eMaterial: Chalcedony \/ agate-family stone, attributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vc5gy1\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eForm: Domed stamp seal, perforated for suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qig245\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eMotif: Bearded male figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5taarl\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eApprox. Size: 2.5 × 2.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ykjv4\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eRegion: Ancient Iran \/ Near East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fezgqu\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eCondition: Age-related surface wear, minor deposits, and natural stone variation visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tincy\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eAttribution: Provisional, pending specialist verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eCollector Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eSasanian stamp seals were personal objects used for identification, administration, ownership, and authentication. Figural examples with human portraits or symbolic figures are well represented in museum collections and are desirable within Persian, Iranian, Near Eastern, and Late Antique collecting categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eThis object is offered as a historical collectible with attribution based on visible form, material, and iconography. Exact date, workshop, and authenticity should be confirmed by specialist examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cynqsy\" data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eAncient Sasanian-style chalcedony stamp seal with a bearded male figure, domed perforated form, approximately 2.5 × 2.0 cm. Persian\/Iranian Late Antique collectible, attribution provisional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x4hc9x\" data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eAncient-style circulated condition with visible surface wear, deposits, and natural stone inclusions. Perforation is visible. Please review all photos carefully. 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