Sunday, December 22, 2019

Christmas 2019



To celebrate Christmas 2019 here are 2 dusky red carnelian seals from different countries and maybe centuries, both with intaglio carving of animals.


Seal carving of  deer?
Carving of bird


The left seal looks like a deer with antlers on the head but wings on the body seem contrary. It has the feel of some legendary animal from ancient times. It is oval shaped and is also a bead as it is perforated from both sides and measures 3 cm across.

Seal is also perforated


The tiny, round seal on the right has a bird carving on one side and is plain on the other. Measures 1.5 cm

Plain  back


The deer like seal was purchased in China while the bird seal was bought in Cambodia. I don't know what  exact age or culture these seals belong to so just enjoy them as  lovely artworks from the past. 😊

....And  not forgetting the plasticine   impressions of the two seals.


Is this a deer?

Depicts a bird.

Lastly,  here is a picture I specially colored  to send Seasons Greetings to Readers on the NetπŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–


Merry Christmas !  Happy 2020!




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  • Theft : a love story
  • The Uncommon Reader
  • The Silent Patient
  • Never Let me go
  • Angela's Angels
  • Where angels fear to tread