Engraved Gem Inset Into a Hollow Ring

Unknown2nd century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Eros standing right, holding a theater mask in his left hand and a pedum in his right hand; short groundline. The hoop is roughly circular but widens at the shoulders.

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Title: Engraved Gem Inset Into a Hollow Ring
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 2nd century A.D.
Type: Gem
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Gem: red jasper; ring: gold
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 78.AN.322.2
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Ira, Larry and Mark Goldberg
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Jewelry

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