Gold and banded agate ring

Unknown

late 1st century BCE–3rd century CE · Gold, banded agate · Greek and Roman Art

Set in a plain gold ring; on the stone is an ant carved in intaglio.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st century BCE–3rd century CE

Medium

Gold, banded agate

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76