Sard ring stone

ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

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.

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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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