Ritual ImplementsGreek8th-5th century BCE

Ring

8th-5th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Period

Geometric period to Classical

Century

8th-5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3.3 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 3/16 in.) 9.45 g

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