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Engraved Gem

Unknown2nd century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Facing Canopic Osiris. In this depiction, the crowned head of Osiris, an Egyptian god, appears on top of a water jar, which is embellished with designs. There is some chipping in the device.

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  • Title: Engraved Gem
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 2nd century A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: 1.8 × 1.4 × 0.3 cm (11/16 × 9/16 × 1/8 in.)
  • Type: Gem
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Lapis lazuli
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 83.AN.437.44
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Damon Mezzacappa and Jonathan H. Kagan
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
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