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© Bruce M. White, 2010.
Intaglio with Ceres
© Bruce M. White, 2010.
© Bruce M. White, 2010.
© Bruce M. White, 2010.
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio with Ceres

Possible OriginIsrael, Asia
Possible OriginSyria, Asia
CultureRoman
Datesecond half of 1st Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 3/8 x 1/16 in. (1.1 x 1 x 0.2 cm)
Object number2008.031.058
Label TextCeres stands draped and veiled in three-quarter profile to the right. She leans on a scepter and holding ears of wheat and poppy seed-heads in her outstretched hand. She is draped and veiled and wears ears of grain in her hair. Groundline beneath.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired October 31, 1999.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art