Scene from Ancient History

17th century (Renaissance)

2.5 cm 2.2 cm

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This intaglio with an unidentified scene of a dispute among Roman generals was most likely carved to to feed the market for ancient gems.

Artifact

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15974
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Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Sadie Jones [Mrs. Henry Walters], New York, 1931; purchased by Joseph Brummer, New York; purchased by Walters Art Museum, 1942.
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en
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1
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