ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Amuletic Bead with Engravings on Four Sides: Eagle on Circular Altar, Osiris as Canopic Jar, Cornucopia with Globe and Trident, and Woman Holding Two Stick-Like Objects/Torches (Diana Lucifera or Demeter?)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functionamulets
AAT Object Form/Functionbeads (pierced objects)
AAT Object Techniqueengraving (action)
CultureEgyptian
PeriodRoman Period
Date2nd Century CE
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/16 x 5/16 x 7/16 in. (0.7 x 0.7 x 1.1 cm)
Object number2012.032.194
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired September 6, 1987.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
750-1550 CE
ca. 1150-300 BCE
ca. 1000-1350 CE
600-950 CE
19th Century