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SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

The main section of the seal is rectangular with the corners cut off, creating an octagonal shape. This section widens towards the top. The cover is cut in various steps and has chanelled sides. The pedestal foot has chanelling in the central section. The base is cut.

Object name:
SEAL
Made from:
Rock crystal
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.86
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM underneath: five pointed crown over B.X. (Gothic lettering)or B.Kh. in Cyrillic
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973