Period:Unknown
Materials:sard
Technique:intaglio
Subjects:charioteer/chariot
Dimensions:Length: 1.27 centimetres
Description:
Elliptical seal made of sard. It is decorated with the depiction of a quadriga steered by a driver standing on a chariot. This could be a depiction of Helios, the god of the sun in Greek mythology.
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![图片[1]-seal BM-1907-1111.44-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01160739_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal BM-1907-1111.44-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01160740_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-seal BM-1907-1111.44-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00360130_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-seal BM-1907-1111.44-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00517355_001.jpg)
Comments:Stein, Ancient Khotan, pp. 209, 220, pl. XLIX: Kh.001.a “Elliptical seal of sard bearing, in intaglio, quadriga of horses to R, with driver standing on chariot (Helios?) behind. 7/16 x 5/16 inch. See Plate XLIX.”
Materials:sard
Technique:intaglio
Subjects:charioteer/chariot
Dimensions:Length: 1.27 centimetres
Description:
Elliptical seal made of sard. It is decorated with the depiction of a quadriga steered by a driver standing on a chariot. This could be a depiction of Helios, the god of the sun in Greek mythology.
IMG
Comments:Stein, Ancient Khotan, pp. 209, 220, pl. XLIX: Kh.001.a “Elliptical seal of sard bearing, in intaglio, quadriga of horses to R, with driver standing on chariot (Helios?) behind. 7/16 x 5/16 inch. See Plate XLIX.”
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