Carnelian Ring-Seal
Seal
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
A small spherical bead bearing the crude engraving of a bird. Probably from the Gandhara region, no closer date can be suggested than the early centuries A.D.
Object details
Object type | |
Title | Carnelian Ring-Seal (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carnelian. Dark carnelian |
Brief description | Carnelian, Gandhara, ca. 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. |
Physical description | A small spherical bead bearing the crude engraving of a bird. Probably from the Gandhara region, no closer date can be suggested than the early centuries A.D. |
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Object history | Bought from Maj. Genl. H.L. Haughton CB, CIE, CBE, 1948. |
Historical context | Carnelian ring-seal engraved with a bird. |
Production | Gandhara, Pakistan |
Collection | |
Accession number | IS.37:1-1948 |
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Record created | February 14, 2000 |
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