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Oval gem with youth

Greek or Roman
Late Hellenistic or Augustan Period
1st century B.C.

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Length: 13 mm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number98.749
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentGems

DescriptionNude youth, sometimes interpreted as the fallen warrior Othryades, leaning on a shield and kneeling to right before three other shields. Over groundline. Abraded surface. Brown with white band glass. Oval intaglio with flat front.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records; bought in London); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)