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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

The seal is cut from single piece of rose colored rhodonite which is flecked slightly with black. The shape is that of a horse's head. He has alert, raised ears and a long mane that is combed over his neck. His eyes are open and his mouth is closed. The pedestal foot is ribbed and tapers outwards to meet the round base. It is uncut on the bottom.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Rhodonite
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th Century
Size:
5 × 1 1/2 × 4 in. (12.7 × 3.8 × 10.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.94
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973