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Round Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round Seal by artist unknown. The object is circular and made of terracotta-colored material, likely clay. The seal has a raised edge around its circumference. The top portion features three raised shapes resembling abstracted animals or people. The middle section has a raised horizontal line. The bottom portion contains several lines of raised text in a language that appears to be ancient or historical. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 6th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 507 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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