Gold ring with chalcedony scaraboid

Unknown

ca. 6th century BCE · Gold, chalcedony · Greek and Roman Art

Gold ring with chalcedony scaraboid — Unknown

A hawk-headed deity and a worshipper beneath a winged disc. 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. 6th century BCE
Medium
Gold, chalcedony
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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