Ancient Parthian Amethyst Cylinder Seal
DocuJewel® 39191.2
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Description:
Ancient Parthian Amethyst Cylinder Seal
Galloping Horseman chasing a Stag
The Parthian Empire ruled much of the Near East from about 247 BCE to 224 CE.
They came from the region of Parthia in northeastern Iran and became famous as powerful horsemen and archers. Their empire stretched across Iran, Iraq, parts of Turkey, Syria, Armenia, and Central Asia, standing between the Roman Empire in the west and the Silk Road routes to the east.
Circa: 1st Millennium BCE
Measurements:
35x14mm
Type of Jewel:
Description:
Ancient Parthian Amethyst Cylinder Seal
Galloping Horseman chasing a Stag
The Parthian Empire ruled much of the Near East from about 247 BCE to 224 CE.
They came from the region of Parthia in northeastern Iran and became famous as powerful horsemen and archers. Their empire stretched across Iran, Iraq, parts of Turkey, Syria, Armenia, and Central Asia, standing between the Roman Empire in the west and the Silk Road routes to the east.
Circa: 1st Millennium BCE
Measurements:
35x14mm