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gem
Object Type
gem
Museum number
1867,0507.586
Description
Burnt jasper (?) gem engraved with an old man wearing a cap and short tunic, treading down the contents of one of a pair of baskets, which are joined by a stick; inscribed "L.T IT.".
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
1stC-3rdC
Materials
jasper
(?)
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Length:
1.40 centimetres
Width:
1.10 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum
(2173)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
basket/basketry
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Acquisition date
1867
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1867,0507.586