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](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01124068_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01124066_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01124065_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-seal-case BM-MAS.771-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01124064_001.jpg)
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.”
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.
IMG
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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