ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Bust of a Satyr
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 5/16 x 1/8 in. (1.1 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2008.031.078
Label TextBust of a youthful satyr facing left. He has short, wavy hair, a mischevious grin, and wears a cloak (nebris) knotted at the front of his neck.Published ReferencesJesus Vico, S.A., Subasta Numismatica No 103 (November 13, 2003), 8, 62, lot 900.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Jesus Vico S.A., Madrid, Spain, November 13, 2003, lot 900.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
early 1st Century CE
2nd Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
2nd Century CE
ca. 175 - 178 CE
2nd Century CE
ca. 161-164 CE
late 2nd-mid 3rd Century CE
mid to late 2nd century CE
