Silver pendant ring with agate scarab
Between uraeus-snakes, the name Men-khepe-ra, in cartouche, carelessly copied.
These various pendants were used as protective amulets to ward off evil. Similar pendants are frequently represented on Cypriot votive statues and figurines, particularly "temple boys" as shown by the examples in this case.
These various pendants were used as protective amulets to ward off evil. Similar pendants are frequently represented on Cypriot votive statues and figurines, particularly "temple boys" as shown by the examples in this case.
Artwork Details
- Title: Silver pendant ring with agate scarab
- Period: Classical
- Date: 5th–4th century BCE
- Culture: Cypro-Phoenician
- Medium: Silver, agate
- Dimensions: 5/16 × 11/16 × 1/2 in. (0.8 × 1.7 × 1.3 cm)
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) - Classifications: Gems, Gold and Silver
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.4167
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Cypriot or Phoenician
7th–early 5th century BCE
Etruscan
4th century BCE
Etruscan
early 5th century BCE
Epimenes
ca. 500 BCE
Greek
5th century BCE
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