Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Roman Emperor intaglio
An antique style intaglio depicting the wreathed head of an emperor with Roman numbers VI and IX. Probably cut in Italy in the late 16th century. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14257
- Object name:
- Roman Emperor intaglio
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Related places:
Abu Diyeba, Wadi Waseef, Wadi el-Hudi, Egypt; Khambat (Cambay); Ballagat; India; Bohemia?
- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
amethyst (quartz, silicon dioxide, crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 17 mm, W 14 mm, T 4 mm, WT 1.99g, RI 1.544-1.553, SG 2.65, Mohs 7, Birefrigence 0.009
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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