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Engraved Gem
Unknown1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Oval gem engraved with the image of seated Minerva, holding a branch and scepter; her shield rests at her feet.
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Details
- Title: Engraved Gem
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
- Location Created: Italy
- Physical Dimensions: 1.3 × 0.5 × 1.6 cm (1/2 × 3/16 × 5/8 in.)
- Type: Gem
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Almandite garnet
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 82.AN.162.90
- 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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