SEAL

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room

About this object

The shape is bulbous. The top is rounded and the sides are slightly faceted. There is a pedestal foot with a collar where it meets the central section. The square base is cut.

Object name:: SEAL
Made from:: Red stone
Made in:: Russia
Date made:: 19th c.
Size:: 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 21.89
Class:: HARDSTONE
Signature marks:: MONOGRAM underneath: five pointed crown over cursive KUC (Cyrillic KIS)
Credit line:: Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973