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Spiral Ring
Unknown300–250 B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
A spiral ring consisting of five coils and snakehead finials. The heads are teardrop-shaped and, along with the neck, are decorated with stippling on the outside and top. An eye and mouth are indicated on the exterior. Small incised lines appear around the head.
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Details
- Title: Spiral Ring
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 300–250 B.C.
- Location Created: Asia Minor
- Physical Dimensions: 1 × 1.8 cm (3/8 × 11/16 in.)
- Type: Ring
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Gold
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 84.AM.16
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Jewelry
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