Carnelian? Seal
1900.53.0032A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Carnelian? Seal (1900.53.0032A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Hellenistic - Roman |
| Date | 1st century BCE – 3rd century CE |
| Culture | Graeco-Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 2.85 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Length) | 1.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 8.12 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone--Quartz--Chalcedony--Carnelian |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Drilling, Incising |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: An octagonal (cylinder) seal of beautiful red stone. Every face of the seal has its own design, all characterized by grace and beauty of workmanship. One side contains a miniature engraving of a half moon, a dog and a cedar tree. Turning the seal to the right is an eight pointed star, a goat with long horns and fleece, and perhaps a bird. The next figure is a nude dancing girl, with the crescent moon tipped, just above her head. On the next side, and facing the female figure is a nude man/herm. He seems to be standing in what resembles a man's hat. Above his forehead two feathers curve gracefully backwards. The last face of the seal pictures the female figure reclining head in hand, while the other hand is resting on her bent knees. A dog crouches beside her. Towards the top of the seal is a triangluar figure. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | no |
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