ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Bust of Mercury
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
Dimensions1/2 x 3/8 x 3/16 in. (1.3 x 1 x 0.5 cm)
Object number2008.031.317
Label TextBust of Mercury facing left, wearing a traveler's cap.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Alex G. Malloy [Alex G. Malloy, Inc.] (1938-2019), South Salem, New York.
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