Carnelian ring stone
Unknown
2nd century BCE–3rd century CE · Carnelian · Greek and Roman Art
gryllos Fanciful combinations of various human and animal heads, sometimes with the addition of other elements, are generally called grylloi. These fantastic devices were more than mere artists' fancies and were worn by the ancient Romans for their supposed efficacy in averting the evil eye.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 2nd century BCE–3rd century CE
- Medium
- Carnelian
- Culture
- Roman
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
