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Source Description
The head of a maenad, wearing an ivy wreath, is carved in relief on the counter. A Bacchic staff, or "thrysos," is visible at the right. The number 13 is inscribed on the back in both Latin (XIII) and Greek numerals.
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Document identity
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39773
label
Medallion with the Head of a Maenad
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title
Medallion with the Head of a Maenad
description
The head of a maenad, wearing an ivy wreath, is carved in relief on the counter. A Bacchic staff, or "thrysos," is visible at the right. The number 13 is inscribed on the back in both Latin (XIII) and Greek numerals.
provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Joseph Brummer Gallery [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gutman [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum [date of acquisition unknown], by gift.
date
1st century (Roman Imperial)
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en
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game pieces
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1
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dimensionsRaw
H: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
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Roman
inscriptions
[Transcription] XIII; [Inscription] In Greek numerals; [Translation] 13
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bone
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6191
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ROM
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3009
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photo
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