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Intaglio with Bust of Demosthenes (Front)

Dioscurides

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

The intaglio is deeply engraved with a portrait bust of the Greek orator Demosthenes, who wears a mantle over his right shoulder; he faces towards his left with furrowed brows. Demosthenes is shown with a full beard and mustache. On the right of the gem is an inscription with the artist Dioskourides's signature in Greek.

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  • Title: Intaglio with Bust of Demosthenes (Front)
  • Creator: Dioskourides
  • Date Created: about 25 B.C.
  • Location Created: Rome, Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 2 × 1.4 × 5 cm (13/16 × 9/16 × 1 15/16 in.)
  • Type: Gem
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Intaglio: amethyst; antique mount: gilt silver
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 2019.13.15
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Dioskourides (Greek, active late 1st century B.C.)
  • Classification: Jewelry
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