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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Prism Seal
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Prism Seal

AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniquerelief (sculpture techniques)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functionseals (artifacts)
CultureMinoan
Date1475-1375 BCE
MediumAgate
Credit LineCarlos Collection of Ancient Art
Dimensions5/8 x 11/16 x 5/8 in. (1.6 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2010.010.002
ProvenanceEx private collection, Lyons, France, acquired London, England, ca. 1914. With Rupert Wace Ancient Art, Ltd., London, England, purchased from Hugues de Montjoye, France, 2008. Purchased by MCCM from Rupert Wace.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1900-1700 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1900-1700 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ca. 1400-1200 BCE
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
ca. 3000 BCE