SEAL
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Icon Room
About this object
The seal is carved from dark brown and white agate. It is tall and cylindrical. The central band is faceted. The upper part of the seal is domed and tapers towards the top. It is also faceted. The pedestal foot is simple and narrows to an oval base which is cut.
- Object name:
- SEAL
- Made from:
- Agate
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 7.6 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm (3 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.48
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MONOGRAM Cyrillic initials ST or Latin initials CT under a seven-pointed coronet. Carved on underside
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973