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1st century or 2nd century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chalcedony ring, the hoop flattened to form a bezel engraved with the figure of Asclepius


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved and carved chalcedony
Brief description
Chalcedony ring, the hoop flattened to form a bezel engraved with the figure of Asclepius, Roman, 1st or 2nd century
Physical description
Chalcedony ring, the hoop flattened to form a bezel engraved with the figure of Asclepius
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.6cm
  • Width: 2.7cm
  • Depth: 0.6cm
Style
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
566-1871

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Record createdMarch 24, 2006
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