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Signet Ring

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

Iron signet ring, the swelling hoop set with a projecting onyx intaglio of two goats


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Iron set with an onyx intaglio
Brief description
Iron signet ring, the swelling hoop set with a projecting onyx intaglio of two goats, Roman, 2nd to 3rd century
Physical description
Iron signet ring, the swelling hoop set with a projecting onyx intaglio of two goats
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.6cm
  • Width: 2.5cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Style
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
482-1871

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Record createdMarch 20, 2006
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