Seal Stones and Seal Impressions
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Baktrian red glass cameo with bust of Euthydemos IIBaktrian
Red glass cameo
c. 185-180 BC
Diademed, draped bust of Euthydemos II
For bust, cf. Bopearachchi Série 1Ardatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Bust r.Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Bust r.Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Draped bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Confronted bustsClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Two bearded, confronted busts
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJI
Ardatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Confronted busts and eagleClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Confronted bust of Serapis and indistinct figure, atop eagle with wings spread
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Eagle Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Eagle with wings spread, head left; Λ above
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Janiform headClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Janiform head
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Male bust r. Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Draped male bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - MercuryClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Mercury standing l., holding bag and caduceus
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - Tyche of AntiochClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Tyche of Antioch seated l. on rocks
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - unclearClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
unclear
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Clay Bulla - VictoryClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Victory advancing r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirion
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Roman Terracotta BullaTerracotta bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Two togate figures
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJI
Bullae were seals attached to documents or orders as a means of authentication. The reverse of the piece bears striations from papyrus or cloth and still bears the fingerprints of the official who pressed it.Ardatirion
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Roman terracotta bulla of Antoninus PiusFAKE
Terracotta bulla
138-161 AD
Laureate portrait of Antoninus Pius facing right
Bullae were seals attached to documents or orders as a means of authentication. This one clearly shows the image of a laureate portrait of Antoninus Pius facing right. With such a profound Imperial portrait, its likely that this was used to seal official orders from the Emperor or one of his aides. The reverse of the piece bears striations from papyrus or cloth and still bears the fingerprints of the official who pressed it.
Purportedly found in Egypt. Ardatirion
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