Engraved Gem (01314701)

Unknown

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Bust of Athena Parthenos right; she wears a triple-crested helmet decorated with griffin and sphinx, aegis, necklace, and earrings. The type is derived from the statue by Pheidias.

Details

Title: Engraved Gem (01314701)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Physical Dimensions: 1.5 × 1 × 0.3 cm (5/8 × 3/8 × 1/8 in.)
Type: Gem
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Banded white agate
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 85.AN.370.51
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Jewelry

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