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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Sealing with Bust of 'Leander'
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sealing with Bust of 'Leander'

AAT Object Techniqueseals (marks)
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-3rd Century CE
MediumClay
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/8 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2012.033.077
Label TextShown from the chest up, a nude male with long hair and head thrown back moves right, as though swimming; a diminutive Cupid beyond his right shoulder.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art