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Intaglio: Victory in a Chariot
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This oval jasper gemstone is incised with a scene of the goddess Victory in a chariot being pulled by four galloping horses. The horses’ hind hooves all touch a curved ground line at the bottom of the composition. The stone is set in a gold mount with toothed edges holding it in place, attached by a loop to two additional gold rings.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Roman |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–200 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Roman |
| Medium | red jasper in gold mount |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1.6 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm (5/8 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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