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seal

Object NameSeal

Made FromGlass

Date599-300 BCE

Place MadeAchaemenid Empire; possibly Iran

Techniquecast, drilled, engraved, polished

SizeOverall H: 1.4 cm; Face W: 1.4 cm, D: 1.9 cm

Accession Number64.1.38 E

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

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Physical DescriptionTransparent or translucent deep blue; cast, drilled, engraved, and polished. Stamp seal, scaraboid. Impression: galloping horse draws chariot to left. Two figures in chariot: driver holding reins and hunter who turns back to face rampant animal, perhaps lion.
Provenance

Source Alexopoulos - 1964

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