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Gold and beryl ring

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Not on view
The use of colorful stones became common in jewelry during Hellenistic times and remained popular throughout the Roman period.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gold and beryl ring
  • Period: Early Imperial, Augustan
  • Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Gold, plasma
  • Dimensions: Diam.: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4272
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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