Seal
2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
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Bead seal: From the Gandhara region, date uncertain but probably 1st or 2nd century A.D. A flat circular bead of dark green bloodstone flecked with red. The intaglio is of a well engraved humped ox.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bloodstone |
| Brief description | Bloodstone, North-west of the Indian subcontinent,1st century B.C-2nd century A.D |
| Physical description | Bead seal: From the Gandhara region, date uncertain but probably 1st or 2nd century A.D. A flat circular bead of dark green bloodstone flecked with red. The intaglio is of a well engraved humped ox. |
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| Object history | Bought from Maj. Genl. H.L. Haughton CB, CIE, CBE, 1948. |
| Historical context | Although this seal is carved with a humped Indian bull, the overall form of the seal resembles those of Iranian origin. It is pierced, probably for setting on a swivel in a pendant or a ring. |
| Production | North-west of the Indian subcontinent |
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| Accession number | IS.36-1948 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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