ORIENTAL GREEK. Carnelian intaglio of two chicks. Sasanian Empire, 224-651 AD. (7 mm x 6 mm). Standing facing each other, the chick on the left with head turned left. Inscription in Pahlavi above (luck formula). Ancient Gems from the Collection of Burton Berry 244; Getty Collection 164. Intact. As made. Website shipping rates do not apply.
Purchased from L'art Et Les Hommes Galerie Bassali, Paris, 13 April 2002 (with clay impression).