Sard ring stone
Youth leaning against pillar, holding scales and palm
Inscribed in the field, L.D. VIRILL
The scales suggest that the figure represents the genius presiding over athletic games and awarding the victory, rather than a victorious athlete.
Inscribed in the field, L.D. VIRILL
The scales suggest that the figure represents the genius presiding over athletic games and awarding the victory, rather than a victorious athlete.
Artwork Details
- Title: Sard ring stone
- Period: Late Republican or Imperial
- Date: ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Sard
- Dimensions: Length: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
- Classification: Gems
- Credit Line: Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
- Object Number: 81.6.127
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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