ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Ajax Carrying Achilles
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
CultureItalic
PeriodHellenistic
Date2nd-late 1st Century BCE
MediumGlass paste
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 number2012.032.158
Label TextA bearded, armored Ajax walks left carrying Achiles body over his right shoulder. He wears a cuirass with ptergytes and a helmet with broad brim. Groundline.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, February 5, 1995.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
late 6th Century BCE
4th Century BCE
2nd Century BCE
1st-3rd Century CE
late 1st Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
2435-2152 BCE
1st Century BCE
2nd-3rd Century CE
