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SEAL

Creator(s): Ivan Stebakov (Workshop) , Karl Pavlovich Briullov (After)

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

The seal is shaped like the bust of an old Russian warrior, identified as Russian hero Timofei Ermak (Yermak Timofeevich), who conquered Siberia. He has a full beard and moustache. He wears an old fashioned Russian type helmet and chain mail. On his chest is the double headed eagle. His right arms and hand are carved so that the right hand extends towards the front. It is after a print by Karl Briullov published in 1821. The bust sits on a circular base with channeled sides. It is uncut as a seal.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Rock crystal
Made in:
Ekaterinburg, Russia
Date made:
c. 1865
Size:
3 5/8 × 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (9.2 × 7 × 3.8 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.34
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973