Jasper Seal
Seal
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
Seal, probably from the Gandhara region., late 2nd century B.C. to early 1st century A.D. The intaglio depicts a man, who, inthe positive impression, is extending some very impressive object with hsi hand and in his left holds what appears to be a caduceus; and has a drapery falling from his left arm.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Jasper Seal (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Jasper. Stone carnelian. |
| Brief description | Jasper, Gandhara, ca. 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. |
| Physical description | Seal, probably from the Gandhara region., late 2nd century B.C. to early 1st century A.D. The intaglio depicts a man, who, inthe positive impression, is extending some very impressive object with hsi hand and in his left holds what appears to be a caduceus; and has a drapery falling from his left arm. |
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| Object history | Bought from Maj. Gen. H.L.Haughton, CB, CIE, CBE, 1948 |
| Historical context | Jasper seal engraved with a standing figure. |
| Production | Gandhara, Pakistan |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.47:2-1948 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2000 |
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