Gold ring with carnelian scaraboid

Unknown

6th–5th century B.C · Gold, carnelian · Greek and Roman Art

An ape headed deity sits writing with tablet and pen in front of a single character.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–5th century B.C

Medium

Gold, carnelian

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76