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Ephesische Artemis

2. 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 star and moon underline the cosmic character of the cult. The stone is set in a modern gold mounting.

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 star and moon underline the cosmic character of the cult. The stone is set in a modern gold mounting.

Time:
2. Jh. n. Chr.

Object Name
Gemme

Culture
Römisch

Location of discovery:
Unbekannt

Material/technology:
Karneol, gelblich orangefarben, klar, durchscheinend

Dimensions:
L/H 1,31 × B 1,01 × D/T 0,27 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Antikensammlung

Invs.
Antikensammlung, IX 2007

Provenance
Samson, James C., Dr., Legationsrat, Wien; 1896 Legat; 1901 inventarisch übernommen

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