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Seal Stone

dated 1158 AH/1745 CE
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Seal Stone
  • Date: dated 1158 AH/1745 CE
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Chalcedony
  • Dimensions: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
    W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
    D. 3/16 in. (.4 cm)
  • Classification: Seals
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1971
  • Object Number: 1971.105.3
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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