Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.
Roman — Intaglio stone depicting Mercury with caduceus and purse — 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, Gemstone, Carnelian, 10 mm x 7 mm Condition: Good condition. Documented provenance. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability.
Archaeological cabinet
Detailed Description
Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, Gemstone, Carnelian, 10 mm x 7 mm
Analysis & expertise
Characteristics
Item: Intaglio stone depicting Mercury with caduceus and purse. Material: Gemstone, Carnelian. Culture: Roman. Period: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. Dimensions: 10 mm x 7 mm. Condition: Good condition.
Historical context
Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Cultural value
Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.
Traceability & guarantees
Provenance: Ex Austrian private collection, M.S. Collection, acquired before 1970 Mercury, Latin Mercurius, in Roman religion, god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek Hermes, the fleet-footed messenger of the gods.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-intaglio-stone-depicting-mercury-with-caduceus-and-purse/.
Archaeological Identity Card
Material, chronological and cultural record for the object
Reference
YA-6213
- Period
- Roman
- Date
- 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
- Diameter
- 10 mm x 7 mm
- Other References
- YA-6213
- Condition
- Good condition
- Provenance
- Ex Austrian private collection, M.S. Collection, acquired before 1970 Mercury, Latin Mercurius, in Roman religion, god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek
