Intaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster
300s
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Intaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster, 300s. Early Christian, 4th century. Rock crystal and gilt silver; overall: 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm (2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman 1965.464
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Glyptic
- Formatted Medium
- rock crystal and gilt silver
- Dimensions
- Overall: 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm (2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: inscribed at top: APITS; at side: EPS.
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1965.464
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman
- Exhibitions
- CMA 1966: "Golden Anniversary Acquisitions," CMA Bulletin, LIII (Sept.1966) 191, 278, cat.no.30
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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