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Ring

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

Lapis lazuli ring, the bezel in the form of a male head in full relief. The hoop restored in gold


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved lapis lazuli restored in gold
Brief description
Lapis lazuli ring, the bezel in the form of a male head in full relief. The hoop restored in gold, Roman, 1st century
Physical description
Lapis lazuli ring, the bezel in the form of a male head in full relief. The hoop restored in gold
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.8cm
  • Width: 2.6cm
  • Depth: 0.5cm
Style
Object history
Found near Rome in 1857, ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
567-1871

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Record createdMarch 24, 2006
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