Silver pendant ring with agate scarab

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5th–4th century BCE · Silver, agate · Greek and Roman Art

Between uraeus-snakes, the name Men-khepe-ra, in cartouche, carelessly copied. These various pendants were used as protective amulets to ward off evil. Similar pendants are frequently represented on Cypriot votive statues and figurines, particularly "temple boys" as shown by the examples in this case.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–4th century BCE

Medium

Silver, agate

Culture

Cypro-Phoenician

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76