ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Asclepius
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
Possible OriginEgypt, Africa
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-2nd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 1/16 x 1/4 in. (1.1 x 0.2 x 0.6 cm)
Object number2008.031.048
Label TextA bearded Asclepius stands in profile with one hand on his hip and his non-weight bearing foot extended slightly behind him. He wears a himation draped across one shoulder and slung low beneath his buttocks, and leans on a staff entwined with a snake. Drilled for swivel mount or use as a bead.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
2nd Century CE
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
7th-6th Century BCE
500-800 CE
500-800 CE
1st Century BCE
late 1st Century BCE - early 1st Century CE
mid 2nd Century BCE
3rd century BCE
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
722-332 BCE
2nd Century CE
