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Athena standing left; she wears a crested helmet; her shield and spear stand to right. On either side, Greek characters: reading downward to left: ΜΗΝΟΔ (MHNOD); and upward to right: WΡΟΥ (OROU).

Details

  • Title: Engraved Gem (Front)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1st century A.D.
  • Location Created: Asia Minor
  • Physical Dimensions: 0.9 × 0.6 × 0.3 cm (5/16 × 1/4 × 1/8 in.)
  • Type: Gem
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Amethyst
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 85.AN.370.59
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry

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