Copper compartmented seals, pre-Christian cross crosslet
European Museums, The British MuseumA pre-Christian cross crosslet copper seal
Copper compartmented seals
These small metal seals are made from almost pure copper. Most have geometric or floral patterns on them, but some show birds and animals. They were used by traders to make impressions in clay packaging and jars. There is no script on these seals which proves that writing was still rare in these regions at this time. The small handles enable them to be attached to a belt.
2500 - 1500 B.C., eastern Iran and central Asia
Supplementary images:
A pre-Christian cross crosslet copper seal
Taken on Sunday 16th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Tags:
cross
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cross crosslet
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crosses forming a cross
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four-point
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four-pointed cross
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metal
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metal cross
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prechristian
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seal
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solar disc
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squares forming a cross
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swastika
Genre:
2500 - 1500 B.C.
Source: London, United Kingdom
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