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Prism seal with herm
Greek
Classical Period
450–425 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Length: 16 mm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number95.85
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionIntaglio. Pierced for stringing (vertical); back half of stone has been broken off, leaving a rounded indent of the perforation. Motif oriented vertically. Herm with erect phallus, viewed from front, capped with bearded head wearing a flat cap. Two projections on either side at top of herm shaft. Kerykeion (caduceus) at right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: said to have been bought in the Peloponnesos); 1895: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 29,857.37 (this figure is the total price for MFA 95.9-95.174)