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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