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Roman Gemstone Ring
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Title: Roman Gemstone Ring
Date: late 4th or 5th century
Culture: Roman or perhaps Byzantine
Medium: Gold, amethyst, and pearl
Dimensions: Bezel 15 x 13 x 13 mm. and 7 x 7 x 13 mm.; circumference 63 mm.; weight 12.2 gr.
Classification: Metalwork-Gold
Credit Line: Griffin Collection
Object Number: L.2015.72.39