Bidspirit auction | Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone
Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone - Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.. Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm (3/8 in.). From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.