Ritual ImplementsGreek8th-5th century BCE

Ring

8th-5th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded 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

3.5 x 0.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1/4 in.) 29.9 g

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