Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC-4thC (?)
Materials:cornelian, 肉紅石髓 (Chinese),
Technique:intaglio, 凹雕 (Chinese),
Subjects:bird 鳥 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 1.30 centimetres Width: 1 centimetres
Description:
Elliptical carnelian seal decorated with an intaglio design showing a peacock in side view.
IMG
![图片[1]-seal; 密封、印(Chinese) BM-MAS.169-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01147622_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal; 密封、印(Chinese) BM-MAS.169-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01147623_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-seal; 密封、印(Chinese) BM-MAS.169-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00010114_002.jpg)
![图片[4]-seal; 密封、印(Chinese) BM-MAS.169-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/00012613_001.jpg)
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 116, pl. V: “Yo.0093. Elliptical chalcedony intaglio, flat. Peacock in profile, to L. Body represented by circular drill-hole, to front and bottom of which are added neck and legs. Tail rendered by five straight lines springing close together from back of circular body, and spreading apart, each with ball at the end. Not subtle but effective. ½ x 3/8 inch. Pl.V.”
Materials:cornelian, 肉紅石髓 (Chinese),
Technique:intaglio, 凹雕 (Chinese),
Subjects:bird 鳥 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 1.30 centimetres Width: 1 centimetres
Description:
Elliptical carnelian seal decorated with an intaglio design showing a peacock in side view.
IMG
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 116, pl. V: “Yo.0093. Elliptical chalcedony intaglio, flat. Peacock in profile, to L. Body represented by circular drill-hole, to front and bottom of which are added neck and legs. Tail rendered by five straight lines springing close together from back of circular body, and spreading apart, each with ball at the end. Not subtle but effective. ½ x 3/8 inch. Pl.V.”
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