Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1420. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Chalcedony intaglio with horse and rider. Achaemenid, circa 4th century BC. Intaglio seal engraved with rider, brandishing spear, on galloping horse. Pierced in center. Length: 2.3 cm. Good condition, some minor nicks.