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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Intaglio with Conjoined Heads of Eagle and Silen
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio with Conjoined Heads of Eagle and Silen

AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in. (0.8 x 1 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2012.032.186
Label TextThe profile head of an eagle facing left conjoined with the profile head of a bearded silen, facing right.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Joel Malter (1931-2006) [Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc.], Los Angeles, California, March 28, 1998.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art