2012.263

Object Title
Ring with Medusa
Measurements
Overall, 5/8 x 15/64 x 15/64 in. (1.588 x 0.595 x 0.595 cm)
Creation Date
Unknown
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13590587/
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.

2012.255

Object Title
Frog
Measurements
Overall, 23/32 x 45/64 in. (1.826 x 1.786 x 4.008 cm)
Creation Date
712-332 BC
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/6027262-12998475/
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.

2012.250

Object Title
Stylized Animals and Flowers
Measurements
Overall, 9/16 x 43/64 in. (1.429 x 1.707 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 3rd-7th century AD
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/6027262-13589634/
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.

2012.245

Object Title
Gazelle
Measurements
Overall, 25/64 in. (0.922 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 3rd-7th century AD
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/6027262-13589264/
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.

2012.239

Object Title
Bust of an Unknown Man
Measurements
Overall, 21/64 x 17/64 in. (0.833 x 0.675 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 1st half of the 2nd century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13588894/
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.

2012.238

Object Title
Two Stags
Measurements
Overall, 27/64 x 35/64 in. (1.072 x 1.389 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 3rd-7th century AD
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/6027262-13588820/
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.

2012.237

Object Title
Aphrodite Anadyomene
Measurements
15/32 x 23/64 in. (1.191 x 0.913 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 1st century BC-3rd century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13588746/
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.

2012.236

Object Title
Tyche/Fortuna
Measurements
Overall, 31/64 x 25/64 in. (1.23 x 0.992 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 1st century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13588672/
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.

2012.235

Object Title
Kneeling Eros Feeding a Bird
Measurements
Overall, 33/64 x 13/32 in. (1.31 x 1.032 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 2nd-early 3rd century AD
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13588598/
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.

2012.232

Object Title
Maenad Dancing
Measurements
Overall, 29/64 x 23/64 in. (1.151 x 0.913 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 1st century
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13588387/
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.
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