Engraved Gem

Unknown1st–2nd century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Artemis of Ephesos standing facing front; fillets hang from her arms with a crescent above left shoulder and a star above right shoulder. Short groundline.

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Details

Title: Engraved Gem
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Physical Dimensions: 1.1 × 0.8 × 0.3 cm (7/16 × 5/16 × 1/8 in.)
Type: Gem
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Cornelian
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 79.AN.8.3
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of William L. Eagleton, Jr.
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Jewelry

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