stamp-seal BM-MAS.209

Period:Unknown Production date:4thC-6thC
Materials:garnet
Technique:intaglio
Subjects:animal
Dimensions:Length: 1.27 centimetres

Description:
Oval stamp-seal made of intaglio garnet. Shown is a winged bull with a human head (Gopatshah). The face is bearded and on top of the head is a crown from which rises a feather plume. In front of the bull are five, behind the animal three characters in Pahlavi.
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Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 213, pl. V: “Khot.004.a. Elliptical garnet intaglio, flat. Winged bull standing L., with human head, bearded, and wearing a diadem from which rises a feather(?) plume. Early Persian type, good cutting, c. fourth cent. A.D. In front are five, and over the back, three characters in Pahlavi read by Dr Barnett as Apastan’al-yezdan. ½ x 3/8 inch. Pl.V.”