Sard intaglio of a craftsman
Said to be from near Neapolis (modern Naples, Italy)
A nude, bearded sculptor is shown sitting on a low seat working with mallet and chisel on a large, fluted vase.
A nude, bearded sculptor is shown sitting on a low seat working with mallet and chisel on a large, fluted vase.
Artwork Details
- Title: Sard intaglio of a craftsman
- Period: Hellenistic or Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Culture: Greek or Roman
- Medium: Carnelian-Sard ?
- Dimensions: Other: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
- Classification: Gems
- Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1942
- Object Number: 42.11.29
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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