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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Intaglio with Portrait Bust of an Emperor
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Intaglio with Portrait Bust of an Emperor

AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Dateca. 218-253 CE
MediumMicrocrystalline Chalcedony var. cornelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/8 x 9/16 x 1/8 in. (1.5 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm)
Object number2012.032.208
Label TextA draped and laureate bust of a youthful emperor, facing left.
Published ReferencesMalter Galleries Inc., Auction LXI: Ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Byzantine, Near Eastern & Pre-Columbian Art (March 26, 1995), 14, plate 9, lot 198.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Joel Malter (1931-2006) [Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc.], Los Angeles, California, March 26, 1995.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art