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Ring with an Intaglio of a Seated Man
1st century (Roman Imperial)
The intaglio set in this ring depicts a nude man sitting on rocks in profile to the left. He holds an object in his left hand. To the left of the figure is a statue, possibly of the god Priapus, on a column with the branches of a tree shown behind.
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.
Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/1960 | Treatment | other |
| 12/14/1978 | Examination | examined for condition |
Measurements
3/4 x 1 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.9 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
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.
54.2211