ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio Gem Depicting Mercury
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date3rd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/16 x 1/4 x 1/16 in. (0.8 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm)
Object number2008.031.113
Exhibition HistoryMaking an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones, Michael C. Carlos Museum, August 27 - November 27, 2022ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired November 25, 1987.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
ca. 161-164 CE
late 2nd-early 3rd Century CE
1st Century CE
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
early 3rd Century CE
1st Century CE
