Libation Scene
Intaglio
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This intaglio of Lapis Lazuli, depicts a Libation scene.
A 'Libation' is the ritual of pouring a drink or liquid as an offer to a god in a ceremonial setting.
Lapis Lazuli is a granular crystalline rock composed essentially of lazurite and calcite.
An intaglio is refers to the technique of creating a design that is sunken into the surface, by carving or incising.
A 'Libation' is the ritual of pouring a drink or liquid as an offer to a god in a ceremonial setting.
Lapis Lazuli is a granular crystalline rock composed essentially of lazurite and calcite.
An intaglio is refers to the technique of creating a design that is sunken into the surface, by carving or incising.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Libation Scene (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Intaglio in Lapis Lazuli |
| Brief description | Intaglio, lapis lazuli, a Libation Scene, Italy, 16th century |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1951. |
| Summary | This intaglio of Lapis Lazuli, depicts a Libation scene. A 'Libation' is the ritual of pouring a drink or liquid as an offer to a god in a ceremonial setting. Lapis Lazuli is a granular crystalline rock composed essentially of lazurite and calcite. An intaglio is refers to the technique of creating a design that is sunken into the surface, by carving or incising. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.74-1951 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2009 |
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