Carnelian ring stone
gryllos
Fanciful combinations of various human and animal heads, sometimes with the addition of other elements, are generally called grylloi. These fantastic devices were more than mere artists' fancies and were worn by the ancient Romans for their supposed efficacy in averting the evil eye.
Fanciful combinations of various human and animal heads, sometimes with the addition of other elements, are generally called grylloi. These fantastic devices were more than mere artists' fancies and were worn by the ancient Romans for their supposed efficacy in averting the evil eye.
Artwork Details
- Title:Carnelian ring stone
- Period:Late Republican or Imperial
- Date:2nd century BCE–3rd century CE
- Culture:Roman
- Medium:Carnelian
- Dimensions:Length: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
- Classification:Gems
- Credit Line:Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
- Object Number:41.160.655
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 41–54 CE
Signed by Gnaios
ca. 27 BCE–14 CE
Signed by Aspasios
ca. 2nd half of the 2nd century CE
ca. 14–37 CE
1st–2nd century CE
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