ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Cameo of Medusa
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date3rd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (2.2 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm)
Object number2012.032.182
Label TextFacing head of Medusa, turned slightly to her right. A pair of wings in her hair and snakes tied beneath her chin.ProvenanceEx coll. Teddy Kollek (1911-2007), Jerusalem, Israel. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Robert Deutsch [Archaeological Center], Israel, October 15, 2003.
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