Intaglio with Bacchus and Ariadne
Artist
Unknown
Date1st–3rd century
MediumChalcedony, modern gold setting
Dimensions7/16 x 5/16 in. (1.1 x 0.8 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of Rhoda L. and Roger M. Berkowitz
Object number2008.15
On View
On viewProvenanceJames Carnegie (1827-1905), 9th Earl of Southesk, 1908 (per Content); Joseph Bard, 1950s until 1977; Derek J. Content, Inc. Taunton, UK, 1977-1998; sold to Rhoda L. and Roger M. Berkowitz, Pittsboro, NC, 1998; given to NCMA, 2008.
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Alessandro Doria
Knife: 1751–1761, per mark; Shield: probably last half of 18th century
Unknown
