Intaglio Seal
Intaglio
6th century to 7th century (made)
6th century to 7th century (made)
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This chalcedony seal is in the form of a spheroidal bead. One side has been flatterned and engraved with two ibexes back to back galloping away from each other. There is a star between their horns.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Intaglio Seal |
| Materials and techniques | Chalcedony |
| Brief description | Intaglio seal, ibex, star, Middle East, 6th century to 7th century |
| Physical description | Seal, chalcedony. The seal is in the form os a spheroidal bead, pierced; one side flatterned, engraved with two ibexes back to back galloping away from each other; between their horns there is a star. |
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| Object history | Given by Mr E. Machell Cox. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This chalcedony seal is in the form of a spheroidal bead. One side has been flatterned and engraved with two ibexes back to back galloping away from each other. There is a star between their horns. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.37-1935 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2009 |
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