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29-224-721

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-224-721
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Persian
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Post Classical
Date Made 1800-1899
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Cameo
Iconography Persian King?
Description

A Persian or similar king seated probably in the so-called "jailor's seat" looking to right and extending a hand to the right. His cloak billows up behind him.

Height 2.3 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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