Period:Unknown
Materials:garnet
Technique:intaglio
Subjects:mammal musical instrument
Dimensions:Height: 1.27 centimetres
Description:
Oval seal made of intaglio garnet. Shown is a monkey squatting on his haunches, playing a single pipe which he holds with both hands. To his right hand another monkey is shown dancing, with both arms raised above the head. The seal is also decorated with a Brahmi inscription.
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![图片[1]-seal BM-MAS.215-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01144020_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal BM-MAS.215-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01144021_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-seal BM-MAS.215-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00160298_001.jpg)
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 215, pl. V: “Khot.0088. Elliptical garnet intaglio, plano-convex. Monkey of naturalistic type squatting on haunches to L., playing on long single pipe which he holds with both hands. Hair of head and body marked by incisions. Before him a very small fig. dancing with uplifted arms, facing R. In field five Brahmi letters read by Dr L.D. Barnett sri-saya. ½ x 7/16 inch. Pl.V.”
Materials:garnet
Technique:intaglio
Subjects:mammal musical instrument
Dimensions:Height: 1.27 centimetres
Description:
Oval seal made of intaglio garnet. Shown is a monkey squatting on his haunches, playing a single pipe which he holds with both hands. To his right hand another monkey is shown dancing, with both arms raised above the head. The seal is also decorated with a Brahmi inscription.
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Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 215, pl. V: “Khot.0088. Elliptical garnet intaglio, plano-convex. Monkey of naturalistic type squatting on haunches to L., playing on long single pipe which he holds with both hands. Hair of head and body marked by incisions. Before him a very small fig. dancing with uplifted arms, facing R. In field five Brahmi letters read by Dr L.D. Barnett sri-saya. ½ x 7/16 inch. Pl.V.”
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