1985.022.001

Object Title
Cylinder Seal
Measurements
1.4 x 3.3 cm
Creation Date
2900-2750 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Rosen
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/19283/brocade-style-cylinder-with-geometric-decoration?ctx=3d777ac0695bc4e58a1f6d4e3a6f12d45ece2f61&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Said to be ex Marcopoli Collection, Aleppo, Syria, assembled late 19th Century. Thence by descent. With Jonathan Rosen [Atlantis Antiquities, Ltd.], New York, New York, purchased in Zurich, Switzerland, May 1982.
Exhibition Information
Selected Acquisitions: Asia to America, Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology, May 8 - August 8, 1987;
MCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, May 11, 1993 - Spring 2001;
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - 2012
Publication Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum Handbook (Atlanta: Michael C. Carlos Museum ,1996), 34.
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
Gifted to museum in 1985.

2013.008.001

Object Title
Eye Idol
Measurements
3.2 x 2.4 x 1 cm
Creation Date
3500-3400 BCE
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Genevieve Arnold
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/32221/eye-idol?ctx=756a77982f2425c8ace98dff5907940160b3ab91&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Ex coll. Peter Lacovara, United States, acquired from Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Ancient Art], Washington, DC.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, May 15, 2013 - February 12, 2018;
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - 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.

2012.033.049A/B

Object Title
Beads and Amulet
Creation Date
3100-2900 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/32029/259-beads-and-one-amulet?ctx=d4eefcd87c322adc8d1421a38bc29a3006689502&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 1000 CE
Provenance Information
Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Kevork Simonian [Nomis Antiquities], Van Nuys, California, August 18, 2005.
Exhibition Information
To our knowledge, these objects have never been exhibited.
Publication Information
To our knowledge, these objects have never been published.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Partial interest received prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This object came in as the third part of an initial gift that was accepted under the guidelines of the 2004 AAMD Report on the Acquisition of Archaeological Materials and Ancient Art as an extraordinary teaching resource.

2017.042.002A/B

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
5/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in (1.6 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Gail Habif
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/36590/pair-of-earrings?ctx=5757fde9d5b794b119fe4d7741b055b7853dac35&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
With Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York.
Exhibition Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
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 object and all our collections.

2017.042.001A/B

Object Title
Pair of Spiral Hair Rings
Measurements
1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in (3.5 x 3.2 x 1 cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Gail Habif
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/36589/pair-of-spiral-hair-rings?ctx=1fc5d11774cf87106c1531a63ffdeb7d93fe8e86&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
With Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York.
Exhibition Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
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 object and all our collections.

2009.015.001

Object Title
Face Inlay
Measurements
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in (6.4 x 6.4 cm)
Creation Date
2900-2350 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Astrop
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/26265/face-inlay?ctx=7bd8bb4505c0ced92bd41c08d023c43b140c768b&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex private collection, Middle East. Ex private collection, United States, from 1981. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2009.
Exhibition Information
Recent Acquisitions, Michael C. Carlos Museum, March 31 - September 10, 2009;
MCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, May 15, 2013 - February 12, 2018;
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
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 do provenance research on this object and all our collections.

2002.024.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace
Measurements
21 1/2 in (54.6 cm)
Creation Date
4000-3750 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ridley
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
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
On loan to museum from 2001.

2002.023.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace with Pendant of Joined Circles
Measurements
19 1/2 in (49.5 cm)
Creation Date
early 3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Gift of International Business Machines Corporation and Judy and Bill Cottle
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
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
On loan to museum from 2001.

2002.018.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace with Pendants of Peacocks, Fruit, and Floral Designs
Measurements
27 in (68.6cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sally and Joe Gladden in honor of Monique Seefried, 2002 Woolford B. Baker Service Award recipient
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/8923/beaded-necklace-with-pendants-of-peacocks-fruits-and-flora?ctx=273009e4527ea13d7dac5f30c74cd78ad4b92885&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for objects from ancient Near East
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
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
On loan to the museum from 2001.

2008.143.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
9/16 inch high x ½ inch wide, each
Creation Date
ca. 2200 BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
VMFA\2008-143_1-2.jpg
Provenance Information
By 1985: Mele Galleries, New York; 1985-2008: Anonymous Donor, New York (Accession Date: November 20, 2008)


Exhibition Information
The works have been on display at VMFA since December of 2010 in the Museum’s Greek, Roman & Hellenistic Galleries.
Publication Information
No information 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
These works have a provenance established to 1985. The donor of these objects acquired a number of works of ancient jewelry on the art market between the late 1970s and ca. 1993. Most are common types for which there is no additional provenance information. 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.
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