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Rock crystal ring

2nd–1st century BCE
Not on view
With large flat bezel.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rock crystal ring
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Date: 2nd–1st century BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Rock crystal
  • Dimensions: 1 15/16in. (5cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4293
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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