Engraved Gem

Unknown1st century A.D.

Hermes standing left, holding a purse in his right hand and a caduceus and cloak in his left hand; short groundline.

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Details

Title: Engraved Gem
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1st century A.D.
Physical Dimensions: 1 × 0.8 × 0.6 cm (3/8 × 5/16 × 1/4 in.)
Type: Gem
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Rock crystal
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 79.AN.126.7
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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