Turned Wood Box with Wax Seal
Date19th Century
Object NameSeal
Mediumwood, wax and walnut
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions0.9 x 3.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000992
About MeMiniature turned walnut covered box decorated with concentric circles. Contains red wax seal depicting a mythical bird's head.Possibly 19th century
Meiji Period, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
Meiji period (1868-1912)
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795