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Engraved Gem (Main view)
Unknown
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Gem engraved with the image of Philoktetes, bearded and wearing a cloak, leaning on a staff while his leg is bandaged by the kneeling figure of Machaon. Machaon is nude with plumed helmet and sword.
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Details
- Title: Engraved Gem (Main view)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1st century B.C.
- Location Created: Italy
- Physical Dimensions: 1.4 × 1.2 × 0.2 cm (9/16 × 7/16 × 1/16 in.)
- Type: Gem
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Translucent white chalcedony
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 85.AN.370.44
- Culture: Italic
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Jewelry
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