Engraved Gem

Unknown2nd century A.D.

Oval gem engraved with the image of Herakles Mingens standing to the right. He holds a club and lionskin over his left shoulder as he urinates.

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Details

Title: Engraved Gem
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 2nd century A.D.
Location Created: Roman Empire
Physical Dimensions: 1.2 × 0.9 × 0.3 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 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.162.63
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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