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Maker: Unknown
One from a pair of seals, made from rey and grey soapstone. The handles are carved like lions and cubs, emblematic of the Emperor and Empress. Inscribed "nourish your mind and cultivate your nature."
Used on documents dealing with appointments of actors, matters dealing with the palace guards etc.
Height: 21.3 cm
Width: 8.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.
1800 - 1899
Accession number: O.108B-1946
Primary reference Number: 138749
Oscar Raphael number: 35
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Seal" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/138749 Accessed: 2024-11-21 23:00:10
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