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MM 1970:031 :: seal impression, seal

Object description: Pyramidal stamp seal with slightly convex, octagonal base and bore through upper section. Engraving in low relief depicting a standing, bearded priest or worshipper, facing right, wearing a rounded headdress and a long robe with back panel or fold. One arm is raised before a stylized altar or plant (sacred tree?). Above the scene is a sun or star with six rays. Drill hole engraving for head, beard and shoulder. Very cursory straight wheel cutting. Opaque, reddish brown feldspar with quartz mineral aggregate and white stringers.

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Inventory number

MM 1970:031

Serie nummer

1017

Object

seal impression; seal

Material

Stone. Feldspar with quartz mineral aggregate.

Acquisition

Purchased from G. O. Matsson (Matsson coll. no. 138).

Description

Pyramidal stamp seal with slightly convex, octagonal base and bore through upper section. Engraving in low relief depicting a standing, bearded priest or worshipper, facing right, wearing a rounded headdress and a long robe with back panel or fold. One arm is raised before a stylized altar or plant (sacred tree?). Above the scene is a sun or star with six rays. Drill hole engraving for head, beard and shoulder. Very cursory straight wheel cutting. Opaque, reddish brown feldspar with quartz mineral aggregate and white stringers.

Period