2012.265.2

Object Title
Earring
Measurements
Overall, 2 23/32 x 31/32 in. (6.906 x 2.461 cm)
Creation Date
Unknown
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-67334005/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
By 2012, Anonymous Donor, New York; [1] Gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 2012. [2] [1] Per the donor, the objects were purchased from a variety of dealers in the years 1983-1989. The donor reports that they were purchasing from the following dealers within this time frame, although this cannot be further verified: Jack Ogden, London; Ariadne Galleries, New York; Mele Galleries, New York; Harmer-Rooke Galleries, New York; Pyramide Galleries, Paris. [2] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration files.
Exhibition Information
No information is currently available.
Publication Information
No information is currently available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry and other small objects on the art market between ca. 1983 and ca. 1989. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed and publicized. The works represent a broad sampling of gems, encompassing a representative collection of intaglios spanning the chronology and cultures of the Mediterranean. The donor of this object had made donations to the VMFA since 1982.

2012.265.1

Object Title
Earring
Measurements
Overall, 2 23/32 x 31/32 in. (6.906 x 2.461 cm)
Creation Date
Unknown
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13590735/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
By 2012, Anonymous Donor, New York; [1] Gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 2012. [2] [1] Per the donor, the objects were purchased from a variety of dealers in the years 1983-1989. The donor reports that they were purchasing from the following dealers within this time frame, although this cannot be further verified: Jack Ogden, London; Ariadne Galleries, New York; Mele Galleries, New York; Harmer-Rooke Galleries, New York; Pyramide Galleries, Paris. [2] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration files.
Exhibition Information
No information is currently available.
Publication Information
No information is currently available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry and other small objects on the art market between ca. 1983 and ca. 1989. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed and publicized. The works represent a broad sampling of gems, encompassing a representative collection of intaglios spanning the chronology and cultures of the Mediterranean. The donor of this object had made donations to the VMFA since 1982.

2012.249

Object Title
Spindle Whorl
Measurements
Overall, 13/32 x 35/64 in. (1.032 x 1.389 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 7th-10th century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13589560/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
By 2012, Anonymous Donor, New York; [1] Gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 2012. [2]

[1] Per the donor, the objects were purchased from a variety of dealers in the years 1983-1989. The donor reports that they were purchasing from the following dealers within this time frame, although this cannot be further verified: Jack Ogden, London; Ariadne Galleries, New York; Mele Galleries, New York; Harmer-Rooke Galleries, New York; Pyramide Galleries, Paris.

[2] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration files.
Exhibition Information
No information is currently available.
Publication Information
No information is currently available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry and other small objects on the art market between ca. 1983 and ca. 1989. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed and publicized. The works represent a broad sampling of gems, encompassing a representative collection of intaglios spanning the chronology and cultures of the Mediterranean. The donor of this object had made donations to the VMFA since 1982.

2012.248

Object Title
Spindle Whorl
Measurements
Overall, 21/64 x 41/64 in. (0.833 x 1.627 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 7th-10th century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13589486/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
By 2012, Anonymous Donor, New York; [1] Gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 2012. [2]

[1] Per the donor, the objects were purchased from a variety of dealers in the years 1983-1989. The donor reports that they were purchasing from the following dealers within this time frame, although this cannot be further verified: Jack Ogden, London; Ariadne Galleries, New York; Mele Galleries, New York; Harmer-Rooke Galleries, New York; Pyramide Galleries, Paris.

[2] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration files.
Exhibition Information
No information is currently available.
Publication Information
No information is currently available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry and other small objects on the art market between ca. 1983 and ca. 1989. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed and publicized. The works represent a broad sampling of gems, encompassing a representative collection of intaglios spanning the chronology and cultures of the Mediterranean. The donor of this object had made donations to the VMFA since 1982.

2012.247

Object Title
Spindle Whorl
Measurements
1/4 x 31/32 in. (0.635 x 2.461 cm)
Creation Date
7th-10th century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13589412/
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
before 500
Provenance Information
By 2012, Anonymous Donor, New York; [1] Gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond, Virginia, September 19, 2012. [2]

[1] Per the donor, the objects were purchased from a variety of dealers in the years 1983-1989. The donor reports that they were purchasing from the following dealers within this time frame, although this cannot be further verified: Jack Ogden, London; Ariadne Galleries, New York; Mele Galleries, New York; Harmer-Rooke Galleries, New York; Pyramide Galleries, Paris.

[2] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration files.

Exhibition Information
No information is currently available.
Publication Information
No information is currently available.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor of this object acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry and other small objects on the art market between ca. 1983 and ca. 1989. VMFA decided to make an exception to the AAMD guidelines in order to bring these objects into a free, publicly accessible, educational institution, where they could be studied, displayed and publicized. The works represent a broad sampling of gems, encompassing a representative collection of intaglios spanning the chronology and cultures of the Mediterranean. The donor of this object had made donations to the VMFA since 1982.

2015.028.001

Object Title
The Conversion of Nanda
Measurements
24.1 × 42.5 × 7.6 cm
Creation Date
2nd-3rd Century CE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/34440/the-conversion-of-nanda
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Ex private collection, United States, assembled in Iran, 1970s.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, August 28, 2021 - Present
Publication Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to conduct provenance research on this and all objects in our collection.

2017.046.002

Object Title
Unguentarium
Measurements
14.9 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm
Creation Date
late 1st-early 2nd Century CE
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Falck
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/36806/unguentarium?ctx=5f12177c56a5aaba066c4884e842c206689ac83b&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Said to be ex coll. James Stephan Sr., United States, assembled 1950s - early 1960s. Thence by descent. Ex coll. Kenneth Falck, United States, purchased from Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Ancient Art], Washington DC, December 2, 2013.
Exhibition Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been exhibited.
Publication Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to conduct provenance research on this and all objects in our collection.

2016.011.001

Object Title
Roundel
Measurements
4.8 x 5.1 cm
Creation Date
1st Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sue McGovern-Huffman
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/32224/roundel?ctx=247fc19a8987b952ed109b454451d6f2a38e081f&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
With Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Ancient Art], Washington, DC, by 2013.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, May 15, 2013 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to conduct provenance research on this and all objects in our collection.

2006.026.082

Object Title
Sling Bullet
Measurements
3.3 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm
Creation Date
300 BCE-200 CE
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur Houghton
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/13815/sling-bullet?ctx=9cfd99ea5fa6e01cdc004d998f784caf2a4d6c26&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Ex coll. Arthur Houghton, United States, purchased prior to 1972.
Exhibition Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been exhibited.
Publication Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquired by museum in 2006.

2006.026.081

Object Title
Sling Bullet
Measurements
3 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Creation Date
300 BCE-200 CE
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur Houghton
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/13770/sling-bullet?ctx=550f1a248cf64d778829d0c60f94e7dc3e832b9d&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Ex coll. Arthur Houghton, United States, purchased prior to 1972.
Exhibition Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been exhibited.
Publication Information
To our knowledge, this object has never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquired by museum in 2006.
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