Intaglio: Eros or Cupid
1900.53.0031A
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Intaglio: Eros or Cupid (1900.53.0031A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 1st – 4th century CE |
| Culture | Roman, Graeco-Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 1.55 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Length) | 1.10 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.31 cm |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone--Chalcedony, Stone--Quartz--Agate |
| Manufacturing Processes | Intaglio |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: A small onyx stone with a Greek youth driving a chariot harnessed to two racing horses. One hand holds the reins and the other waves a whip high over his head. This is a very small design, but shows remarkable skill and artistic ability. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | no, Possibly a fake? |
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