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Engraved Gem (Main Image)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Athena standing left; she wears a crested helmet and holds a spear and circular shield. Traces of bronze adhering to the sides. The goddess is of the Athena Alkis type.

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  • Title: Engraved Gem (Main Image)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 2nd century A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: 1.3 × 1.1 × 0.3 cm (1/2 × 7/16 × 1/8 in.)
  • Type: Gem
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Red jasper
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 82.AN.162.62
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Stanley Ungar
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
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