Period:Unknown
Materials:lignite
Technique:carved
Dimensions:Height: 2.10 centimetres Width: 2 centimetres Depth: 2 centimetres
Description:
Rectangular seal made of lignite. The round handle is pierced, the underside decorated with a depiction of two figures. But since the object is very worn, it is not clearly discernible.
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![图片[1]-seal BM-MAS.575-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01120521_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal BM-MAS.575-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01120522_001.jpg)
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 291, pl. XXIX: “E. Fort.0010. Sq. lignite seal with round pierced handle (broken). Intaglio design. On L. fig seated R. on rocks (?) or stool; big cap or turban on head, leans forward with both arms outspread towards tall central obj., possibly a tree. On R. another fig. apparently squatting cross-legged on low stool, L., hands clasped before chest; big head-dress of four plumes, three upright and one curling back over shoulders. Indistinct, cracked and much weathered. ¾ inch high, impression 13/16 inch sq. Found by Hassan Akhun, 8.xi.06. Pl.XXIX.”
Materials:lignite
Technique:carved
Dimensions:Height: 2.10 centimetres Width: 2 centimetres Depth: 2 centimetres
Description:
Rectangular seal made of lignite. The round handle is pierced, the underside decorated with a depiction of two figures. But since the object is very worn, it is not clearly discernible.
IMG
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 291, pl. XXIX: “E. Fort.0010. Sq. lignite seal with round pierced handle (broken). Intaglio design. On L. fig seated R. on rocks (?) or stool; big cap or turban on head, leans forward with both arms outspread towards tall central obj., possibly a tree. On R. another fig. apparently squatting cross-legged on low stool, L., hands clasped before chest; big head-dress of four plumes, three upright and one curling back over shoulders. Indistinct, cracked and much weathered. ¾ inch high, impression 13/16 inch sq. Found by Hassan Akhun, 8.xi.06. Pl.XXIX.”
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