Ino with her infant Melicerta on the back of a dolphin

early 19th century

Not on view

Prince Poniatowski's collection, orginally presented as a collection of antique gems, was sold in 1839. A large component of the collection was acquired by a British amateur named Tyrrell, who attempted to sell it to the British Museum. However, the collection was revealed to be largely forged before this could occur, and the collection was dispersed. Many of the Greek names inscribed on the Poniatowski gems were fictitious. See also 20.80.2 and 61.109.1–.7.

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Title: Ino with her infant Melicerta on the back of a dolphin
Date: early 19th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Carnelian and gold
Dimensions: 1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.9 cm)
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object Number: 41.160.565
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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