Carnelian ring stone with Asclepius, the god of medicine

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ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE · Carnelian · Greek and Roman Art

This Roman intaglio is engraved with the bust of Asklepios, the hero and god of healing. As on this gemstone, he generally appears as a mature, bearded man accompanied by a snake.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE

Medium

Carnelian

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881