Bertel Thorvaldsen’s
Art and Collections

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Lion's head

No earlier than 30 f.Kr. - No later than 200

Ubekendt, THM I 1315

I1315

Culture / Period Roman > Imperial Period (27 f.Kr. - 476)

Location

Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Upper Floor > Room 37

Additional Catalogue Information

Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/I1315
Catalogue NumberI1315
Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Gems (I)
Owner
- Thorvaldsens Museum
Inventory NumberI1315
- Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen
- Acquisition Date24.3.1844

Art Form / CraftStonemasonry / Stonecutting
Type of Work / ObjectSignet Ring > Paste Gem
Work StageFinished artwork
Version / EditionGlass Cast

MaterialGlass

- Artist
Ubekendt, THM I 1315
Creation DateNo earlier than 30 f.Kr. - No later than 200

Dimension

Width 0.6 cm
Height 0.8 cm

Sources / Literature

- Poul Fossing: The Thorvaldsen Museum Catalogue of the Antique Engraved Gems and Cameos, 1929, 1423