ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Ithyphallic Flute Player
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 1/16 x 9/16 in. (1.3 x 0.2 x 1.4 cm)
Object number2012.032.141
Label TextA bearded, partially-draped silen plays the double flute in front of a low altar and column. Groundline.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Gorny & Mosch, Auction 163, Munich, Germany, December 12, 2007, lot 218.
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
1st-2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
late 1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
mid 1st-2nd Century CE
2nd-late 1st Century BCE
1st Century CE
2nd Century CE
1st Century BCE
2nd Century CE
second half of 1st Century CE
2nd-3rd Century CE
