Achaemenid Empire Greater Persia Cylinder Seal with Dismounted Soldier and Horse

Description

An Achaemenid White and green stone cylinder seal with imagery containing a dismounted soldier and his horse.   For reference to Achaemenid seals The Erlenmeyer Collection Sotheby’s London 9th July 1992 Lots 219 – 222

Origin

Ancient Persia or Near East. Circa 5th to 4th Century BC

Measurements

Seal 3 cm high by 1.2 cm wide. Height of stand 8.5 cm. Width of entire stand 12.5 cm. Measurement of imprint 6 cm x 4 cm

Condition

Good ancient condition. some wear to seal surface Imprint of seal clear.