Stamp Seal
1900.53.0037A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Stamp Seal (1900.53.0037A) |
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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 (Diameter) | 1.75 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 1.36 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 9.16 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone, Stone--Limonite |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: A haematite seal, showing a native driving two oxen harnessed abreast. This is a very interesting seal because of the insight it gives to the customs of the people. |
|---|---|
| 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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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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