© British Museum
Octavian as Mercury (The Ionides Gem)
Artist: attributed to Solon (50 - 20)
Location: British Museum
Date: 35 - 25
Materials: brown agate
Dimensions: 4 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £96,000 (Total: £240,914)
Vendor: Through Oliver Forge & Brendan Foster Ltd
Review number: 4922 (2001)
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Provenance:
Collection of J J Winkelmann; George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough; David Bromilow; Charles Newton-Robinson; AC Ionides; Mr & Mrs J Scarisbrick
Description:
Octavian is shown in profile as Mercury with delicately engraved hair and features. An unidentified symbol is seen on the left side of the gem.
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