Garnet ring stone

Apollonios

ca. 1st century BCE · Garnet · Greek and Roman Art

Bust of a middle-aged beardless man Signed by Apollonios The man portrayed in this gem is sometimes identified as Maecenas, an early supporter of Octavian.

Artist

Apollonios

Date

ca. 1st century BCE

Medium

Garnet

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, 1922