Stamp Item Number: 71.174.14 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
Slightly curved, rectangular stamp with hollow, rattle handle and deeply incised geometrical designs of a double-headed creature, possibly a snake or alligator, with two small bird heads on its body. The stamp is rimmed by a double line. Used for transferring designs. Condition: Received July 5, 1962 in "fair" condition. Later note indicates one chipped edge.
Credit Line
Gift of Ernest E. Erickson
Item History
- Made between 1000 and 1500
What
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1000 and 1500
Other
- Location
- Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
- Classification
- Tool