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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Balsamarium with Dionysian Scene
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Balsamarium with Dionysian Scene

AAT Object Techniquerelief (sculpture techniques)
AAT Object Form/Functioninkwells
AAT Object Form/Functionunguentaria
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd-3rd Century CE
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of John and Pat Laszlo
Dimensions3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (8.3 x 6.4 cm)
Object number2022.014.010
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2004 - June 24, 2013
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, November 17, 2014 - Present
Published ReferencesClaudia Braun, Römische Bronzebalsamarien mit Reliefdekor (Oxford: Archaeopress, 2001), 123, number 31, figure 88.
ProvenanceFormerly belonged to Montlor. With Brummer Gallery, New York, New York, purchased from Aldo Jandolo, Rome and New York, March 24, 1943. Ex coll. Ernest Brummer (1891-1964), by 1964. Ex coll. Ella Brummer (1900-1999), New York, New York. Ex coll. John and Pat Laszlo, United States.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art