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Signet Ring

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

Gold signet ring, with two bezels inscribed POPOL/ ARE


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved gold
Brief description
Gold signet ring, with two bezels inscribed POPOL/ ARE, Roman, 1st century
Physical description
Gold signet ring, with two bezels inscribed POPOL/ ARE
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.9cm
  • Width: 1.9cm
  • Depth: 0.7cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
inscribed POPOL/ ARE
Translation
'for Popularis'
Object history
Found near Rome in 1851, ex Waterton Collection
Production
Roman
Collection
Accession number
474-1871

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Record createdMarch 21, 2006
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