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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

The seal is cut in a rectangular shape. The top is domed with ribbing leading outwards form the flat top. There are two steps cut into the seal above the central band which is channelled and tapers towards the pedestal foot. The foot is octagonal and the base is oval. The base is cut.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Smoky quartz
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.51
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM PBT on top of this is a basket of flowers with leaves extending to the sides, below is a sheaf of wheat tied with a sickle, a lit torch and a cut branch on base initials in Cyrillic
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973