2012.259.2

Object Title
Hoop earring
Measurements
Overall, 1 13/64 in. (3.056 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 650 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/6027262-62733705/
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.

2012.259.1

Object Title
Hoop earring
Measurements
Overall, 1 13/64 in. (3.056 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 650 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/6027262-13590367/
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.

2012.258.2

Object Title
Applique
Measurements
Overall, 1 7/16 in. (3.659 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 323-30 BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13590223/
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.

2012.258.1

Object Title
Applique
Measurements
Overall, 1 35/64 in. (3.929 cm)
Creation Date
ca. 323-30 BC
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Museum Contact
provenance@vmfa.museum
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-13590295/
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.

2012.257

Object Title
Gold Finger Ring with Depiction of Giant with Serpentine Legs
Measurements
Overall, 9/64 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. (0.357 x 2.223 x 1.905 cm)
Creation Date
ca. mid-4th to mid-3rd century 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/6027262-13590077/
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.

2014.029.001

Object Title
Necklace
Measurements
40 cm
Creation Date
ca. 559-331 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Falck in honor of Peter Lacovara
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/32325/necklace?ctx=e472db950fbf9febb1f2120cc7eb259e9580937b&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Ex private collection New York, acquired in Jerusalem, 1960s. With The Curator's Eye, Boston, Massachusetts. Ex coll. Kenneth Falck, United States, purchased from Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Ancient Art], Washington DC.
Exhibition Information
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.

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.

2010.029.001

Object Title
Palmette Earring
Measurements
2.2 x 3 cm
Creation Date
2000-1600 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sue McGovern
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/27387/palmette-earring?ctx=6d084fd98995c9d567e16b6e40bc2219a99aa15b&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
With Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Ancient Art], Washington, DC.
Exhibition Information
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 the collection.

2006.061.002

Object Title
Son of Horus Plaque
Measurements
1.3 x 3.8 cm
Creation Date
722-30 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sue McGovern
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/24092/son-of-horus-plaque?ctx=e431f13b524721ed80a9af758b8ecf3631cb1829&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
ashanle@emory.edu
Provenance Information
With Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Antiquities], Washington, DC.
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.

2006.031.001

Object Title
Frog Amulet
Credit Line
Funded by John A. Manget by exchange
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/23911/frog-amulet?ctx=2899ff97b46c0a346f9cf9bf22362dd3b13732c2&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Older than 100 years
Provenance Information
Acquired by MCCM through exchange with Sue McGovern-Huffman [Sands of Time Antiquities], Washington DC.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, 2006 - Present
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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