Graeco-Roman Carnelian Intaglio
1915.03.0239A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Graeco-Roman Carnelian Intaglio (1915.03.0239A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1st – 4th century CE |
| Culture | Graeco-Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 1.6 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 1.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.4 cm |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Stone--Chalcedony |
| Manufacturing Processes | Intaglio |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/6) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Rogers: A small red stone, showing a seated male figure. He is partly turned to one side, much of his weight seems to be resting on a long staff held in his left hand. His rght hand is extended and a small figure, perhaps a cupid, is standing on his palm. Porada: Jupiter enthroned, holding a victory on his hand. Note, the helmet is apparently taken from Athena. Possibly a forgery. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950. Rogers, Frances. Babylonian Seal Cylinders as a Historical Source, UIUC Master's Thesis, 1929. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | George N. Olcott Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |