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Signet Ring

2nd century to 3rd century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lead ring, the oval bezel set with a cornelian intaglio of two conjoined masks


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead set with a cornelian intaglio
Brief description
Lead ring, the oval bezel set with a cornelian intaglio of two conjoined masks, Roman, 2nd to 3rd century
Physical description
Lead ring, the oval bezel set with a cornelian intaglio of two conjoined masks
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.8cm
  • Width: 2.7cm
  • Depth: 1.6cm
Style
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
541-1871

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Record createdMarch 20, 2006
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