Engraved Gem

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Engraved Gem

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Date: 1st century B.C.
Medium: Translucent white chalcedony
Culture: Italic
Department: Jewelry
Institution: Getty Museum

Gem engraved with the image of Philoktetes, bearded and wearing a cloak, leaning on a staff while his leg is bandaged by the kneeling figure of Machaon. Machaon is nude with plumed helmet and sword.

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