Gold and banded agate ring

Roman, Cypriot

late 1st century BCE–3rd century CE

Not on view

Set in a plain gold ring; on the stone is an ant carved in intaglio.

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Title: Gold and banded agate ring
Period: Imperial
Date: late 1st century BCE–3rd century CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Gold, banded agate
Dimensions: 1/4 × 11/16 in. (0.7 × 1.7 cm)
Classifications: Gems, Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.4240
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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