Intaglio: Humped bull
Intaglio: Humped bull

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Intaglio: Humped bull

Mid–eastern | Sassanian
y1952-160

Information

Title
Intaglio: Humped bull
Medium
Amethyst
Dimensions
0.9 x 1.0 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ario Pardee
Object Number
y1952-160
Period
Sassanian
Type
intaglios, ornament, gems
Materials
amethyst
Subject
bulls

Acquired by Mrs. Ario Pardee (Mary Grumman Winans) at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1952 by Mrs. Pardee.

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