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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.3196
Title
Engraved Gem with Hermes; Warrior
Classification
Gems
Work Type
gem
Date
1st-3rd century CE
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/289928

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Carnelian
Technique
Intaglio
Dimensions
H. 1.4 × W. 0.9 cm (9/16 × 3/8 in.)

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
1977.216.3196
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Rectangular carnelian; intaglio; flat faces.

On side A: the god Hermes, stands in profile to the left. On his head, the god wears his typical traveling hat (petasos). His bent right leg is raised and resting on a pedestal (?). Behind his bag is the kerykeion.

On side B: a warrior stands in profile to the left.

Verification Level

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