Crystal Seal
Seal
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
ca. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD (made)
An oval bead seal, pierced on its long axis. Engraved with the figure of an old man in a long robe with one arm outstretched and leaning on a staff.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Crystal Seal (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Crystal. |
| Brief description | Crystal, Gandhara, ca. 1st century BC to 2nd century AD. |
| Physical description | An oval bead seal, pierced on its long axis. Engraved with the figure of an old man in a long robe with one arm outstretched and leaning on a staff. |
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| Object history | Bought from Maj. Genl. H.L. Haughton CB, CIE, CBE, 1948. |
| Historical context | Crystal seal engraved with a male figure. |
| Production | Gandhara, Pakistan |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.34:1-1948 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2000 |
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