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seal
;
intaglio
Object Type
seal
intaglio
Museum number
1955,1020.1
Description
Seal. Showing Herakles and the lion. Made of engraved banded agate.
Cultures/periods
Hellenistic
Production date
4thC BC-1stC BC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
India
(North-West)
Materials
sardonyx
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Length:
2.80 centimetres
Width:
2 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Callieri 1997 / Seals and Sealings from the North-west of the Indian Subcontinent and Afghanistan
(4.5)
Collon 1997a / 7000 Years of Seals
(10/1)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mammal
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Herakles/Hercules
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Margaret, Lady Ampthill
Acquisition date
1955
Department
Asia
Registration number
1955,1020.1