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Ring (Impression)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Bronze ring with oval bezel. Bezel with image of Celtic warrior facing right, leaning back slightly with his weight on his bent right leg; his left leg is turned frontally; he hurls a spear with his right hand and holds a long Celtic shield with vertical rib and central boss. He is unbearded with long hair and wears laced boots and a short chiton, which swirls around him and exposes his chest; he stands on a short groundline.

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  • Title: Ring (Impression)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: late 4th–early 3rd century B.C.
  • Location Created: Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 2.5 × 2.1 cm (1 × 13/16 in.)
  • Type: Ring
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Iron
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 85.AN.370.18
  • Culture: Greek
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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