

Seal with mantra in Vartu script
The seal has an oval top. The seal is made of ivory. Brown lines run through it. A gold base with curled line designs is at the bottom. Lines and curled patterns are throughout the seal. A band with a design encircles the seal. There are carved lines on the bottom third of the seal. The seal has a mantra written in Vartu script. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The seal is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 15th century
- Medium
- Ivory, turquoise, and iron damascened with gold
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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