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Engraved Gem
Creator
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- late 5th century B.C.
- Medium
- Gray chalcedony
- Culture
- Greek
- Department
- Jewelry
- Institution
- Getty Museum
Oval gem engraved with an image of a woman seated on a chair, wearing a sakkos, chiton and himation wrapped around her hips and legs. She holds a mirror and appears to be adjusting her head-dress. The gem has been cut in the shape of a plaque with an unpierced bevelled edge.
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