ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Fish and Anchor
Place FoundIran, Asia
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date3rd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 5/16 x 1/8 in. (1.1 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm)
Object number2012.032.210
Label TextAn anchor flanked by two fish.The anchor and fish were both early Christian symbols and are frequently combined on third-century ringstones.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pars Coins, San Jose, California, September 13, 1997.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
ca. 3rd Century CE
3rd Century CE
3rd Century CE
722-332 BCE
2nd Century CE
1539-1077 BCE
2nd Century CE
1st-2nd Century CE
second half 1st Century BCE
