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| Keywords: Roman - Imperial Eagle - Walters 421406.jpg A rare example of the gem-carver's art is this lapis lazuli eagle possibly the finial top of an imperial scepter Lapis enjoyed great popularity in the late Roman and Early Byzantine periods as its rich purple-blue color was associated with royalty From the 3rd century on the emperor often appears on coins and medallions carrying an eagle scepter emblem of victory and authority century 4 5 Late Antique lapis lazuli H 4 1/8 x W 2 5/8 x Standing D 1 13/16 in 10 5 x 6 6 x 4 6 cm accession number 42 1406 10590 Affaitati Naples by purchase Piero Tozzi New York prior to 1942 by purchase Philip B Perlman Baltimore 1944 by purchase Walters Art Museum Gift of Mr Philip B Perlman 1944 World of Wonder The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1971-1972 place of origin Siena Italy Walters Art Museum license Ancient Roman sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
