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Engraved Gem with the Bust of a Man

Round gem with flat faces. Intaglio. Man in profile to the left with beard and long hair, both indicated by straight lines. Wears a rounded helmet along with a necklace and earrings. Pronounced features include a sharp nose and deep set eye, though other details are minimal. A series of incised dashes borders the face of the gem.

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics Jonathan H. Kagan gift; to the Sackler Museum 1986. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Jonathan H. Kagan

1st-3rd century CE 1 299

Roman Imperial

Title: Engraved Gem with the Bust of a Man

Description:

Round gem with flat faces.

Intaglio.

Man in profile to the left with beard and long hair, both indicated by straight lines.

Wears a rounded helmet along with a necklace and earrings.

Pronounced features include a sharp nose and deep set eye, though other details are minimal.

A series of incised dashes borders the face of the gem.

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