Garnet ring stone

Unknown

1st century BCE · Garnet (almandine) · Greek and Roman Art

Carved on this almandine garnet is Eros walking to the right and proudly carrying off the weapons of Herakles: the lion's skin, club, bow, and the quiver.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE

Medium

Garnet (almandine)

Culture

Italic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881