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