Harvard Art Museums > 1977.216.3206: Engraved Gem with Two Goats Gems Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Engraved Gem with Two Goats , 1977.216.3206,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/289473. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1977.216.3206 Title Engraved Gem with Two Goats Classification Gems Work Type gem Date 1st-3rd century CE Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World Period Roman Imperial period Culture Roman Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/289473 Physical Descriptions Medium Carnelian? Technique Intaglio Provenance Recorded Ownership History Henry W. Haynes, (1873-1878), bequest; to the Department of the Classics, 1912, transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1977. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912 Accession Year 1977 Object Number 1977.216.3206 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Rectangular, engraved carnelian with slightly rounded corners; flat faces. This gem depicts two goats running two the left with their heads turned back to the right. The animals stand on a simple groundline. At the far left is a tall tree. Both goats are in profile, with long and curved horns. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
