Large Sasanian Terracotta Bulla with Animals

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Circa 400-600 A.D. A large fragment of a bulla showing a standing ibex and other animals. The bulla presents similarity in style with a Sassanian bulla in the Saeedi Collection, see Gyselen, R., Sasanian Seals and sealings in the A.E. Saeedi Collection, Leuven, 2007, cat.VC/5. 21.6 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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