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This gold ring has an oval bezel and a hoop of rounded diamond-shaped cross-section. The design of the intaglio on the bezel is engraved with an elegantly draped woman standing. She wears the chiton and himation dress, sandals and a simple bracelet. Her head is crowned with a polos, a tall cylindrical crown, with a veil. She also holds a sceptre in her left hand. These last two attributes suggests she is a divinity or a queen.
The quality of the engraving is outstanding.

Details

  • Title: Ring
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: -0300/0400
  • Location: Europe
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 2.2 cm, Width: 2.2 cm, Depth: 1.6 cm, Weight: 15 g
  • Provenance: Salting Bequest
  • Medium: Engraved gold

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