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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

The shape of the seal is that of an urn. The body is bulbous and oval in cross section. It is highly polished with no decoration. On the cover, there is chanelling along the sides. The very top is a flat button. It rests on a pedestal foot with a collar at the join between body and foot. The oval foot also has chanelling on the sides. The bottom is cut.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Rock crystal
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
Late 19th c.
Size:
8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.207
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
COAT OF ARMS unidentified
Credit line:
Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1966