White stone engraved gem

Unknown

late 7th–late 6th century BCE · White stone · Greek and Roman Art

Flying bird with a snake in its beak; the body, wings and tail are drawn full font as if seen from above, the head in profile.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 7th–late 6th century BCE

Medium

White stone

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1942