ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Cameo Depicting an Actor's Mask
AAT Object Form/Functionpins (jewelery)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-2nd Century CE
MediumAgate, gold
Credit LineCarlos Collection of Ancient Art
Dimensions5/8 x 1/2 in. (1.6 x 1.3 cm)
Object number2008.035.003
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, September 9, 2013 - April 28, 2014MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, July 2014 - April 10, 2021
ProvenanceEx private collection, France, acquired late 19th-early 20th Century. With Rupert Wace Ancient Art, Ltd., London England, purchased from or with David Ghezelbash, Paris, France. Purchased by MCCM from Rupert Wace.
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
1st-2nd Century CE
3rd Century CE
2nd-3rd Century CE
1st Century CE
2nd-3rd Century CE
2nd Century BCE
3rd-2nd Century BCE
late 2nd-early 3rd Century CE
early 1st Century CE
3rd Century CE
