seal-case BM-MAS.771

Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC BC(late)-2ndC(late) (circa)
Materials:wood, fibre (?),
Technique:carved, sawn,

Dimensions:Height: 3.50 centimetres Width: 3.20 centimetres Depth: 1.60 centimetres

Description:
Roughly square seal case made of wood. The centre is hollowed out and in two opposing sides, three grooves have been sawn. These were meant to hold the string, which is also preserved and was used to keep the seal in place.
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图片[1]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive 图片[2]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive 图片[3]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive 图片[4]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive

Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 777: “T.XII.a.ii.001. Wooden seal-case, type A; see T.VIII.5; string passing through one groove and tied round block. 1 3/8 inch x 1 ¼ inch x ½ inch.”
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时光如水,总是无言。若你安好,便是晴天
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