Large Lacquer Seal

NameSeal

CultureYao

Datemid to late 20th century

Place madeVietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWood, lacquer

Dimensions2 9/16 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/16 in. (6.5 × 7 × 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mark Rapoport, MD and Jane C. Hughes, A.2015.71.7

Object numberA.2015.71.7

DescriptionSquare seal with geometric designs. The face of the seal has designs carved into it, and is coated with a yellowish lacquer. The designs are all composed of straight lines and right angles. The back of seal has a small protruding piece to serve as a place to grip the seal.