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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Cameo with Portrait Bust of Ceres

Place FoundIsrael, Asia
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
DateEarly 1st Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 1/8 x 5/8 in. (1.3 x 0.3 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2012.032.130
Label TextFemale portrait bust facing left, wearing a veil and diadem. Her hair is centrally parted and pulled back over her ears, before falling in loose locks onto the shoulders.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Robert Deutsch [Archaeological Center], Israel, October 15, 1992.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art