ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Intaglio with Standing Zeus
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 1/16 in. (1.2 x 0.1 cm)
Hoop internal diam: 1.7 cm
Weight: 4.10 g
Object number2012.032.167
Label TextA nude Zeus stands holding a spear and a phiale. An eagle perches at his feet. Groundline. Mounted in a hollow gold ring.Published ReferencesGorny and Mosch, Kunst der Antike, Auktion 128 (13. Dezember 2003), 50, lot 161.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, December 13, 2003, lot 161.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
ca. 50-150 CE
3rd-4th Century CE
1st Century CE
1st-2nd Century CE
late 1st Century CE
18th-19th Century
1st-3rd Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
2nd-late 1st Century BCE
Late 1st Century BCE
