ECL-Bn.14:76-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.14:76-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
The Gemma Augustea
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The frieze-like image is in two layers with seated figures above and moving figures below. Some zodiac signs visible: Capricorn and Scorpio.
Content (object)
cameo
Dimensions
height (actual size): 350mm
width (actual size): 450mm
width (actual size): 450mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
History and association
Object history note
Previous ownership
References
• Strong, RIS (fig 45)
• Furtwangler (Antike Gemmen 1900 II p. 257)
• Furtwangler (Antike Gemmen 1900 II p. 257)