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

Gold ring, the flat strip made into a tapering hoop, engraved with the Genius of Death


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold
Brief description
Gold ring, the flat strip made into a tapering hoop, engraved with the Genius of Death, Roman, 2nd to 3rd century
Physical description
Gold ring, the flat strip made into a tapering hoop, engraved with the Genius of Death
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.7cm
  • Width: 1.7cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Style
Object history
Found at Rieti, in 1856 ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
468-1871

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Record createdMarch 20, 2006
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