Intaglio gem: Two male figures
Intaglio gem: Two male figures
Intaglio gem: Two male figures
Intaglio gem: Two male figures

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Intaglio gem: Two male figures,

3rd century BCE

Roman or Etruscan
y1969-51

Information

Title
Intaglio gem: Two male figures
Dates

3rd century BCE

Medium
Carnelian in modern gold mount
Dimensions
1.4 x 1.0 cm, diam. ring 1.9 cm (9/16 x 3/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of LeRoy Strasburger
Object Number
y1969-51
Culture
Etruscan
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
intaglios, gems
Materials
carnelian, gold
Subject
figures (representations), men, cuirasses, shields (armor)

Given to the Museum in 1969 by LeRoy Strasburger

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