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Intaglio with Bust of Demosthenes (Back)
Dioscurides
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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Details
- Title: Intaglio with Bust of Demosthenes (Back)
- 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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