Ring
4th century BC (made)
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Gold signet ring, the hoop set with a composition scarab, decorated with figures of Hercules and Juno Sospita chased on the shoulders
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Materials and techniques | Chased gold with composition |
Brief description | Gold signet ring, the hoop set with a composition scarab, decorated with figures of Hercules and Juno Sospita chased on the shoulders, Etruscan, 4th century BC |
Physical description | Gold signet ring, the hoop set with a composition scarab, decorated with figures of Hercules and Juno Sospita chased on the shoulders |
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Object history | Found in the Maremma, 1856, ex Waterton Collection |
Historical context | This was thought to be a marriage ring |
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Accession number | 445-1871 |
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Record created | March 31, 2006 |
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