ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Intaglio with Satyr's Mask and Thyrsus
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Techniquecabochoning
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
Possible OriginAlexandria, Egypt, Africa
CultureGreek
Periodlate Ptolemaic
Datemid 1st Century BCE
MediumGarnet, iron, gold
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
DimensionsMaximum (Gem): 3/8 × 5/16 × 3/16 in. (1 × 0.7 × 0.5 cm)
Hoop diameter (Internal): 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Object number2012.032.011
Label TextSatyr's mask facing left, with a ribboned thyrsus behind. Mounted in an iron ring (with modern gold fill).ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Joel Malter (1931-2006) [Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc.], Los Angeles, California.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
3rd Century CE
2nd Century CE
1st Century BCE (gem) - 3rd-4th Century CE (ring)
2nd-late 1st Century BCE
1st Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
2nd Century CE
late 1st Century CE
1st Century CE
1st Century BCE
