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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown (Silversmith)

Currently in storage


About this object

The main portion of the seal is designed with the head of a Black African boy in enamel. The rest is mound shaped in silver gilt, which is chased with shells and profiles of a man. It is set with rubies, turquoise, and other stones. The bottom is a piece of bloodstone for a seal but is uncut.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Silver -- bloodstone -- enamel -- rubies-- turquoises-- amethyst -- agate
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
3 x 2.4 cm (1 3/16 x 15/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.199
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973