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Medallion with a Man's Head
1st century (Roman Imperial)
bone
(Roman Empire )
(Roman Empire )
The head of a man in profile to the left is carved in relief. The back is pitted, obscuring any numeral that may once have been inscribed there.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Douglas H. Gordon [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1947, by gift.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/1982 | Treatment | cleaned; examined for condition |
| 8/2/1983 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
Roman Empire (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Douglas H. Gordon, 1947
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
71.1122