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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ring with Intaglio with Portrait Bust of a Youth
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Ring with Intaglio with Portrait Bust of a Youth

AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
CultureRoman
PeriodSeveran
Datelate 2nd-mid 3rd Century CE
MediumMicrocrystalline Chalcedony var. jasper (red), gold
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.7 x 2.1 cm) Hoop internal diam: 1.6 cm Weight: 3.27 g
Object number2008.031.102
Label TextProfile bust of a nude youth with long sideburns and thick hair falling in long slightly waved locks onto the neck. Set in a gold hoop with flaring shoulders.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art