ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Cameo with Addorsed Masks
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functionmasks (costumes)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
Possible OriginBulgaria, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Datelate 2nd-early 3rd Century CE
MediumAgate?
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/8 x 5/16 x 1/8 in. (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2008.031.116
Label TextComposite head consisting of two addorsed tragic masks.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired August 28, 1993.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
late 2nd Century CE
1st-2nd Century CE
1st-2nd Century CE
mid 2nd Century CE
1930s
2nd Century CE
3rd Century CE
ca. 1st Century CE
2nd-3rd Century CE
