Gold ring with green jasper scaraboid
Unknown
ca. 5th century BCE · Gold, green jasper · Greek and Roman Art
Scaraboid winged uraeus snake and obscure sign; in a claw mounting. These rings, like the pendant rings, all have a swivel bezel with engraved scarabs decorated with Egyptian gods and symbols. However, this type of ring originates from Phoenicia, where Egyptianizing designs were very popular.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 5th century BCE
- Medium
- Gold, green jasper
- Culture
- Cypriot
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
