{"product_id":"sasanian-silver-ring-bahram-3rd-7th-century-ce-ancient-persian-intaglio-jewelry-royal-portrait-seal-authentic-artifact","title":"Sasanian Silver Ring - 'Bahram' (3rd–7th c. CE) EU 59 \/ US 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Sasanian silver intaglio ring, its deep green chalcedony bezel engraved with the right-facing profile of a royal figure in the unmistakable court style of ancient Persia. Named 'Bahram', the piece unites a finely cut ancient seal stone with a hand-fabricated silver mount, granulated at its collet and engraved across the entire hoop with a crisp cross-hatched lozenge field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Sasanian, 3rd–7th c. CE (ancient intaglio; silver mount possibly later)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with green chalcedony (plasma) intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original and cleaned; uneven sulfide tarnish and traces of copper-carbonate corrosion on the bezel underside, some granulation pellets lost with visible solder shadows, stone with fine age-consistent crazing\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-286-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. The engraved intaglio is ancient; the silver mount may be a later setting, as is common for reused seal stones. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSasanian intaglio rings served as both personal seals and emblems of rank across the vast Persian empire that rivalled Rome from the 3rd to 7th centuries. The bust on 'Bahram' carries the signature vocabulary of Sasanian royal portraiture: the globular korymbos of hair rendered in a fine net pattern, flowing diadem ribbons trailing behind the head, and neatly draped shoulders. Such seals were pressed into clay bullae to authenticate letters, treaties, and goods, making each an authentic Persian ring with documented provenance and a direct link to Sasanian court culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Sasanian silver ring with a legible royal portrait is a rare survival, and 'Bahram' offers the collector a genuinely wearable antique that stands apart from the more familiar Roman gems. The interplay of ancient plasma intaglio and hand-fabricated silver setting makes it an exceptional historical ring for the serious collector of ancient Near Eastern jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intaglio-rings\"\u003eintaglio rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63298227503434,"sku":"R-286-S","price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/sasanian-silver-intaglio-ring-bahram-with-green-chalcedony-royal-portrait-bust-f-1.jpg?v=1787636341","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/sasanian-silver-ring-bahram-3rd-7th-century-ce-ancient-persian-intaglio-jewelry-royal-portrait-seal-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}