1st century BCE-2nd century CE
The thin gold hoop of the ring is flush with the flat oval bezel, in which is inset a glass paste intaglio. The carving depicts a gorgoneion or a scarab. The ring has minor cuts and dents.
1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
The Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University (before 1952-2012), transfer; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2012.
Bronze
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