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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The main portion of the seal is pyramidal shaped with a ring at the top for suspension. The seal is made from bloodstone and is cut in intaglio. There is a collar at the bottom of the pyramid. This narrows to meet another collar that is attached to the seal itself.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Bloodstone -- gold
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.172
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM in Arabic on bloodstone
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973