Ring with Intaglio Showing Head of Asclepius

18th century

The intaglio showing Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, identified by his "caduceus" (staff entwined by snakes), has been set in a gold ring.

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Title: Ring with Intaglio Showing Head of Asclepius
Creator: European
Date Created: 18th century
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Roles: Artist: European
Provenance: Collection of the Duke of Marlborough, no. 251; Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Sale, Joseph Brummer, New York, 1942; Walters Art Museum, 1942, by purchase.
Object Type: intaglios;finger rings;gems
Medium: carnelian, gold
Exhibitions: Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1979-1980.
Dimensions: Intaglio in gold setting H: 13/16 x W: 11/16 x D: 3/16 in. (2.1 x 1.8 x 0.4 cm); Ring H: 13/16 x W: 3/4 x D: 13/16 in. (2.1 x 1.9 x 2.1 cm)
Credit Line: Museum purchase [formerly part of the Walters Collection], 1942
Classification: Precious Stones & Gems
Accession Number: 42.1108

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