Stamp Seal
1900.53.0036A
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Stamp Seal (1900.53.0036A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Sassanian |
Date | 224 – 636 CE |
Culture | Sassanian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 1.72 cm |
Dimension 3 (Height) | 1.6 cm |
Weight | 7.47 g |
Measuring Remarks | N/A |
Materials | Stone--Chalcedony, Stone--Quartz--Agate |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
Description | Per Rogers: Seal depicts a warrior, javelin in hand, riding his war-hourse. There is a scroll at the bottom of the design, and some undistinguishable symbols are carved into the background. |
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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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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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