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Scarab, underside with a nude male athlete holding weights (halteres) for the long jump and bending over a pick
Scarab, underside with a nude male athlete holding weights (halteres) for the long jump and bending over a pick

Scarab, underside with a nude male athlete holding weights (halteres) for the long jump and bending over a pick

Datethird quarter of the 5th c. BCE
Periodearly Classical
MediumCarnelian
DimensionsOverall: 9/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (1.5 × 1.3 × 1 cm)
Inscribed Characters:
(T): 0.075 × 0.06 cm
(A): 0.065 × 0.075 cm
(M): 1/16 in. (0.03 × 0.14 cm)
(V): 0.05 × 0.065 cm
(N): 0.025 × 0.05 cm
Details:
(stringhole at head): 1/8 in. (0.26 cm)
(stringhole at rear): 1/8 in. (0.28 cm)
ClassificationsGems
Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936
Object numberSN1435.149
The Etruscans of Italy were in conflict with Greek colonies there, yet their art forms, writing system, and athletic competitions compare with Greek ones. The athlete depicted here would have competed in victory, funeral, or religious festival games. The inscribed name refers to the seal’s owner, an athlete, or both.
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Color

Stone: 10R 3/3 to 3/4 (dusky red)

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