Stamp seal
Ellipsoid shaped stamp seal with engraved design of a bearded male bust in right profile. A diadem separates parallel lines of hair on crown from face, pointed beard indicated with fine lines. The male bust is supported by a wing like base.
- Provenance
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From prior to 1973 to 1999
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Gorelick, Chevy Chase, Maryland, acquired by Dr. Leonard Gorelick before 1973. [1]From 1999
Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Gorelick, Chevy Chase, Maryland. [2]Notes:
[1] See Curatorial Remark 5 in the object record.
[2] See Deed of Gift, copy in object file, Collections Management Office.
- Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)
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Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Gorelick
- Description
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Ellipsoid shaped stamp seal with engraved design of a bearded male bust in right profile. A diadem separates parallel lines of hair on crown from face, pointed beard indicated with fine lines. The male bust is supported by a wing like base.
- Published References
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- Antonietta Catanzariti. The Ancient Near East Seal Collection. Washington. .
- Collection Area(s)
- Ancient Near Eastern Art
- SI Usage Statement
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