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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Cameo Carved in Form of Actor's Mask
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Cameo Carved in Form of Actor's Mask

AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-2nd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/8 x 1/4 x 5/16 in. (0.9 x 0.6 x 0.8 cm)
Object number2012.032.030
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, possibly purchased from John Jencek, San Mateo, California.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art