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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Seal

12th century-13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Seal of unglazed buff earthenware. Flat and circular, with a hole cut through the clay. On one side is a moulded figure of a gazelle with foliage in the background.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, moulded
Brief description
Seal of unglazed buff earthenware, probably Iran, 12th century-13th century.
Physical description
Seal of unglazed buff earthenware. Flat and circular, with a hole cut through the clay. On one side is a moulded figure of a gazelle with foliage in the background.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 7.6cm
Credit line
Given by Mr T.S.W. Jarvis, OBE
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.20-1953

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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