SEAL
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Icon Room
About this object
The seal is made of an agate that ranges from milky white mixed with yellow green to a deep brown. The crystalline structure of the stone is apparent in the white areas. The seal is cut in an octagonal shape. The upper part curves towards a smaller, flat top. The pedestal foot has faceted sides. It is uncut on the bottom.
- Object name:
- SEAL
- Made from:
- Agate
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 9.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm (3 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.83
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973