Period:Unknown
Materials:lignite (?)
Technique:carved
Dimensions:Width: 1.78 centimetres
Description:
Seal. The handle of the small seal is damaged and one of the corners seems worn and imcomplete. The underside shows an intaglio geometric pattern. Made of lignite?
IMG
Comments:Stein, Ancient Khotan, p. 482, pl. L: A.004.b “Square seal in black lignite (?), finely engraved with what may be Chinese lapidary characters or fret. At back a semi-cylindrical projection (broken), pierced for cord. 11/16 inch square x 1/2 inch. See Pl.L.”
Materials:lignite (?)
Technique:carved
Dimensions:Width: 1.78 centimetres
Description:
Seal. The handle of the small seal is damaged and one of the corners seems worn and imcomplete. The underside shows an intaglio geometric pattern. Made of lignite?
IMG
Comments:Stein, Ancient Khotan, p. 482, pl. L: A.004.b “Square seal in black lignite (?), finely engraved with what may be Chinese lapidary characters or fret. At back a semi-cylindrical projection (broken), pierced for cord. 11/16 inch square x 1/2 inch. See Pl.L.”
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