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| Keywords: Roman - Imperial Eagle - Walters 421406 - Side A.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 Sculptures of eagles in the United States | ||||
