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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Intaglio with Mars
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio with Mars

AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodRepublican
DateLate 1st Century BCE
MediumMicrocrystalline Chalcedony var. cornelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 5/16 x 1/8 in. (1.1 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2012.032.071
Label TextA nude Mars strides right. He wears a plumed helmet and carries a shield and spear. A sword (?) rests at his feet. Groundline.
Published ReferencesGorny & Mosch, Kunst der Antike, Auktion 128 (13. Dezember 2003), 60. lot 239.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, December 13, 2003, lot 239.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art