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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Intaglio Pendant of the Virgin Mary
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio Pendant of the Virgin Mary

AAT Object Form/Functionpendants (jewelry)
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureByzantine
PeriodEarly Byzantine
Date6th-8th Century CE
MediumChalcedony var. carnelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Object number2008.031.251
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, November 17, 2014 - Present
Published ReferencesJoel L. Malter & Co., Inc., Auction XXVIII, The Virginia Ruzicka Collection (December 8, 1984), 45, 76, lot 615.
ProvenanceEx coll. Virginia Ruzicka (1915-1984), Los Angeles, California. With Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc, Auction XXVII, December 8, 1984, lot 615. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, probably acquired from Malter.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art