SEAL
Creator(s): Unknown (Maker)
On view in: Icon Room
About this object
The shape of the seal is that of a large cylinder. It is beveled at the upper part and ends in a flat top. It tapers towards the bottom and is cut with indentations at the top of this section. These indentations turn into faceted sides. The pedestal foot is plain and ends with a circular base, which is cut.
- Object name:
- SEAL
- Made from:
- Rose quartz
- Made in:
- RUSSIA
- Date made:
- 1850-1900
- Size:
- 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.73
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MONOGRAM nine pointed coronet over cursive H with cursive T or P superimposed over it [on base]
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973