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Diana Ephesia

2. - 3. Jh. n. Chr.

The cult statue of Artemis of Ephesus was artistically engraved into the carnelian, a semi-precious stone. The polos (the high headdress) and the woollen bandages hanging from Artemis' wrists are recognisable. A deer accompanies her on either side. The moon and a star underline the cosmic character of the cult. The stone is set in a modern gold mounting. Similar is the gem inv. no. IX 2007.

The cult statue of Artemis of Ephesus was artistically engraved into the carnelian, a semi-precious stone. The polos (the high headdress) and the woollen bandages hanging from Artemis' wrists are recognisable. A deer accompanies her on either side. The moon and a star underline the cosmic character of the cult. The stone is set in a modern gold mounting. Similar is the gem inv. no. IX 2007.

Time:
2. - 3. Jh. n. Chr.

Object Name
Gemme

Culture
Römisch

Location of discovery:
Unbekannt

Material/technology:
Jaspis, rot

Dimensions:
L/H 1,27 × B 1,015 × D/T 0,4 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Antikensammlung

Invs.
Antikensammlung, IXb 337

Provenance
Dudrum, Goldarbeiter in Wien; 1812 Kauf

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