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Engraved Gem
Unknown2nd–1st century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Eros with the attributes of Herakles; he stands right, carrying a club and lionskin over his left shoulder and a bow case in his right hand; groundline. His body has a full rounded shape and is well modeled; the hair and face are detailed by short lines, and there is pelletlike drill work in the wing and club.
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Details
- Title: Engraved Gem
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 2nd–1st century B.C.
- Physical Dimensions: 1.5 × 1.2 × 0.7 cm (9/16 × 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
- Type: Gem
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Rhodolite garnet
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 85.AN.370.41
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Jewelry
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