ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with the Dioscuri
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Datelate 2nd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/8 x 1/2 x 1/8 in. (1.6 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2012.032.203
Label TextThe twin Dioscuri stand in mirrored contrapposto poses with heads turned to face each other. Both are nude and crowned with a star, and each holds a chlamys and cornucopia in one hand and a spear in the other. Groundline.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Joel Malter (1931-2006) [Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc.], Los Angeles, California, June 23, 2001.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
2nd Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
2nd-mid 3rd Century CE
mid 2nd Century CE
late 2nd-early 3rd Century CE
2nd Century CE
1st-3rd Century CE
ca. 175 - 178 CE
