Stamp Seal
1900.53.0033A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Stamp Seal (1900.53.0033A) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Sassanian |
| Date | 224 – 636 CE |
| Culture | Sassanian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 1.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 1.2 cm |
| Weight | 6.24 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone--Chalcedony |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: A semi-translucent stamp seal engraved with a squat human figure. A band encircles his head and extends down his back. Both hands are raised to a level with his face. |
|---|---|
| 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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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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