Silver ring with carnelian scarab

Greek

2nd half of the 6th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157

one lion attacking another

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Title: Silver ring with carnelian scarab
Period: Archaic
Date: 2nd half of the 6th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Carnelian, Silver
Dimensions: Other: 1 in., 0.176oz. (2.6 cm, 5g)
gem: 3/8 × 1/2 × 11/16 in. (1 × 1.3 × 1.8 cm)
Classifications: Gems, Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.4195
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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