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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Intaglio with Venus Adjusting her Sandal
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio with Venus Adjusting her Sandal

CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd Century CE
MediumMicrocrystalline Chalcedony var. cornelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions9/16 x 7/16 x 3/16 in. (1.4 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm)
Object number2008.031.044
Label TextVenus stands on her left leg, leaning her right arm on a rudder as she adjusts her right sandal with her left hand. Groundline. Inscribed in Greek: Asklepiados ('of Asklepiades').

ProvenanceEx coll. Dr. Grimm, Hanover area, Germany. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased May 16, 2007.
InscribedASKLEPIADOS
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art