ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Intaglio with Lion and Owner's Name, M[arcus] Bassius
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueinscribing
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-2nd Century CE, 19th Century setting
Credit LineGift of Beth Levine
Dimensions7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Object number2010.036.002
Label TextLion striding left. Above, a Latin inscription: M. BASSIVS. Mounted in a modern gold ring.ProvenanceWith Beth Levine [Den of Antiquity], Atlanta, Georgia.
InscribedM. BASSIVS
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
early 1st Century CE
15th Century BCE
2nd Century CE
1st Century BCE-1st Century CE
mid 1st Century BCE
1st Century CE
ca. 1700-1500 BCE
mid 2nd Century CE
2nd Century CE
1st Century CE
