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Scaraboid with stag
Greek
Classical Period
5th–4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Chalcedony
Dimensions
Length: 17.3 x 15.2 mm (11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Burton Y. Berry in memory of Michel Chiha of Beirut
Accession Number69.1197
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionMilky chalcedony. Scaraboid with intaglio on flat face. A stag stands facing a branch at right. Its antlers are large in proportion to its head and body. It is simplistically rendered, without attention to much detail, although its ears and tail are visible. There are a few small stray marks by the stag’s hind legs. The branch, perhaps palm, is equally simple and has six leaves. The gem is pierced horizontally for mounting or suspension. Its surfaces are very polished.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Burton Y. Berry Collection; gift to MFA from Burton Y. Berry in Memory of Michel Chiha of Beirut, October 15, 1969