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Roman gem

Unknown1st century

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Lisboa, Portugal

This gem shows a naked dancing satyr whose head is thrown back. He has a lion skin hanging from his left arm and a drinking cup in his left hand, while his right hand holds a thyrsus decorated with a ribbon. This very popular motif in Roman decorative arts, particularly for gems, derives from a Greek prototype.
Although the Calouste Gulbenkian collection of gems and cameos is small in size, it includes excellent quality pieces.

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  • Title: Roman gem
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date created: 1st century
  • Location created: Rome
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 19.2 x W. 13.2 x D. 3.7 mm
  • Medium: Cornaline
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

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