ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Head of Lion or Dog
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionlion's head (motif)
CultureRoman
PeriodRepublic
Datemid 1st Century BCE
MediumSard
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/8 x 1/8 x 7/16 in. (1 x 0.3 x 1.1 cm)
Object number2012.032.147
Label TextProfile head of a lion or dog, facing left.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Jesus Vico S.A., Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2004.
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
1st Century CE
1st Century BCE
1st Century BCE-mid 1st Century CE
1st Century BCE
2nd Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
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1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE