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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Intaglio Gem Replica with Profile of a Roman Emperor
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Intaglio Gem Replica with Profile of a Roman Emperor

Artist James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
Manufacturer James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
CultureEnglish
DateSecond half of 18th century
MediumCast glass paste
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
InscribedMarked "BROWN" in reverse below the portrait.
Credit LineGift of Christopher Sheppard
Object number93.37.1
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 9
DescriptionThis is an amethyst glass intaglio, portrait of a togate man in profile (likely a Roman emperor), laurel wreath and fillet in hair. After or in the manner ff the Antique. Marked "BROWN" in reverse below the portrait.
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