Intaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster
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Intaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster

TitleIntaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster
Date300s CE 4th century
Mediumrock crystal and gilt silver
ClassificationGlyptic
OriginEarly Christian
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineIntaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster, 300s CE. Early Christian. Rock crystal and gilt silver; overall: 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm (2 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1965.464
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“Intaglio with the Tail of a Sea Monster” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 300s CE. It is executed in rock crystal and gilt silver and classified as glyptic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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