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Collection Item: Intaglio

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Intaglio
Object category
Roman
Description
Intaglio ring setting; Depicting Mars facing right with plumed helmet, left hand holding spear, right hand holding shield. Minor surface damage to the left side. Made from Red jasper. Intaglio shape (after Zwielein-Diel and Boardman) is an ovular, flat-topped Type 1 with flat base.
Production date start
70
Production date end
410
Period
Roman

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1972.22.6020
Number of objects
1
ID
16799

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Jasper (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 1.6 cm
Whole width 0.0 cm
Whole thickness 0.6 cm

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Place
York