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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Sealing with an Octopus
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sealing with an Octopus

AAT Object Techniqueimpressed relief (technique)
AAT Object Form/Functionstamps (marks)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-3rd Century CE
MediumClay
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/4 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2012.033.083
Label TextAn octopus viewed from above.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art