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© Bruce M. White, 2008.
Faceted Pyramidal Stamp Seal with Two Rampant Lions at a Tree Looking Back
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Faceted Pyramidal Stamp Seal with Two Rampant Lions at a Tree Looking Back

AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionseals (artifacts)
CulturePersian
PeriodAchaemenid Dynasty
Date6th Century BCE
MediumBlue chalcedony
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions15/16 x 11/16 x 1/2 in. (2.4 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm)
Object number2008.030.018
Exhibition HistoryHeeramaneck Collection Exhibition, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California, ca. 1978-1981.
Published ReferencesMCCM Newsletter, March - May 2008.
Emory Report 62 (September 21, 2009).
ProvenanceEx coll. Joel Malter (1931-2006), Los Angeles, California, from at least 1970. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Malter.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art