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Impression of a gem with Dionysos
Greek or Roman
Hellenistic or Imperial Period
2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Perry Warren
Accession Number13.113
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Gems
DescriptionA lump of clay impressed with a convex intaglio mounted on a ring--Dionysos, nude, seated to left on a draped chair, with a thyrsos in the crook of his left arm. Unidentifiable object in the field in front. On the back, a raised monogram NK and below letters NC. White incrustations at bottom.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; gift of Edward Perry Warren to MFA, January 2, 1913