4th-5th century A.D.. Plano-convex seal with profile bust; accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note dated 4th August 1999 by A.D.H. (David) Bivar and a museum-quality impression: 'Sasanian Seal. About 4th to 5th century A.D. Greyish-brown chalcedony ellipsoid Sasanian portrait, r. Around, Pahlavi inscription wlwny ZY kwlyky Var?n ? K?r?g 'V. who (is son) of K.' For the first name, the parallel Var?n is attested. For the second, we find K?r?n as a parallel. these exact forms are previously unrecorded.' 10.9 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).

Bivar was a British numismatist and archaeologist, who was appointed Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies at the SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London. Among his specialisms was the study of Sasanian seals and art.

UK private collection, 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note dated 4th August 1999, typed and signed by A.D.H. (David) Bivar.