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Round Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round Seal by an unknown artist depicts a circular, tan-colored object with a rough texture and slightly chipped edges. The object features a raised design with a line separating the top and bottom sections. The top section contains an image of a structure with three visible arches, accompanied by two smaller figures on either side. The bottom section consists of several lines of text in a foreign script. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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