Seal Item Number: Ef289 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Seal with conch-shaped stamp composed of a coil and chain design. Four braided bands hold a ring and coil handle to the top of the seal.

History Of Use

For worship in small temple or household: used for printing designs on prayer shawls or on face and/or body of worshipper.

Cultural Context

printing

Iconographic Meaning

Conch (sangu) design symbol of Vishnu and generally auspicious.