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Stamp seal: ANE.13.1963

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Current Location: Gallery 23

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Description

A pyramidal seal with an octagonal base showing a winged genie holding a pair of lions by their tails.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.018 m
Length: 0.0125 m
Width: 0.011 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by Hart, H. St J., Rev.

Dating

Achaemenid
Circa -550 - -330

School or Style

Achaemenid

Materials used in production

Chalcedony

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Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.13.1963
Primary reference Number: 88983
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.13.1963
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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