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Engraved Gem with Hermes; Warrior
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Rectangular carnelian; intaglio; flat faces.
On side A: the god Hermes, stands in profile to the left. On his head, the god wears his typical traveling hat (petasos). His bent right leg is raised and resting on a pedestal (?). Behind his bag is the kerykeion.
On side B: a warrior stands in profile to the left.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Henry W. Haynes (1873-1878) bequest; to the Department of the Classics 1912 transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum 1977.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Transfer from the Department of the Classics Harvard University Bequest of Henry W. Haynes 1912
Title: Engraved Gem with Hermes; Warrior
Description:
Rectangular carnelian; intaglio; flat faces.
On side A: the god Hermes, stands in profile to the left.
On his head, the god wears his typical traveling hat (petasos).
His bent right leg is raised and resting on a pedestal (?).
Behind his bag is the kerykeion.
On side B: a warrior stands in profile to the left.
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