Period:Han dynasty Production date:1stC BC
Materials:wood, 木 (Chinese),
Technique:carved, 雕刻 (Chinese), sawn,
Dimensions:Length: 4 centimetres Width: 3.80 centimetres
Description:
Square seal case made of carved wood. The centre is hollowed out and three grooves have been sawn into two opposing sides. These were meant to hold the string which kept the seal in place.
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![图片[1]-seal-case; 密封盒(Chinese) BM-MAS.716-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Han dynasty/43/mid_01144774_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-seal-case; 密封盒(Chinese) BM-MAS.716-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Han dynasty/43/mid_01144777_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-seal-case; 密封盒(Chinese) BM-MAS.716-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Han dynasty/43/mid_01144767_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-seal-case; 密封盒(Chinese) BM-MAS.716-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Han dynasty/43/mid_01144769_001.jpg)
![图片[5]-seal-case; 密封盒(Chinese) BM-MAS.716-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Han dynasty/43/mid_00012260_001.jpg)
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 445: “L.B.IV.ii.0010-0012. Three wooden seal-cases, as L.A.VI.ii.0024, etc.; 0010 with hole pierced through bottom; notched for three strings; good condition. 0012 (largest), 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 7/8 inch.”
Materials:wood, 木 (Chinese),
Technique:carved, 雕刻 (Chinese), sawn,
Dimensions:Length: 4 centimetres Width: 3.80 centimetres
Description:
Square seal case made of carved wood. The centre is hollowed out and three grooves have been sawn into two opposing sides. These were meant to hold the string which kept the seal in place.
IMG
Comments:Stein, Serindia, p. 445: “L.B.IV.ii.0010-0012. Three wooden seal-cases, as L.A.VI.ii.0024, etc.; 0010 with hole pierced through bottom; notched for three strings; good condition. 0012 (largest), 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 7/8 inch.”
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