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Carnelian Ring-Seal

Seal
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
TitleCarnelian 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.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.3cm
Height: L c 1/2 in
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 createdFebruary 14, 2000
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