ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Crested Macedonian Helmet
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
CultureGreek
PeriodHellenistic
Dateearly 2nd Century BCE
MediumGarnet
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions9/16 x 7/16 x 1/16 in. (1.4 x 1.1 x 0.2 cm)
Object number2012.032.004
Label TextA crested Macedonian helmet in profile to left (fragment preserving lower half of the helmet, with lowered cheek guars, visor and neck guard). The motif is common on Macedonian coinage from the fifth century BC. It becomes especially popular on engraved gems during the second century BC, perhaps in response to hostilities with Rome.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
2nd Century CE
2nd Century BCE
1st Century BCE
2nd-1st Century BCE
4th Century BCE
late 1st Century BCE
ca. 325-300 BCE
ca. 300-290 BCE
ca. 300-290 BCE
ca. 325-300 BCE
2nd Century BCE
