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Gold ring with carnelian intaglio: winged Nemesis

1st–early 3rd century CE
Not on view
These items, all found on Cyprus, are very representative of Roman decorative jewelry, in which various designs are combined and highlighted with colored gems in order to make them look as rich and impressive as possible. Similar jewelry is found throughout the Roman Empire.
1. Gold, beryl, and garnet earrings, 3rd century A.D. (74.51.3967, .3968)
2. Gold and carnelian ring, carved with the figure of Eros, late 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. (74.51.4233)
3. Gold and carnelian ring, 1st–early 3rd century A.D. (74.51.4234)
4. Gold and pearl earrings, 3rd century A.D. (74.51.3853, .3854)
5. Gold and garnet ring, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. (74.51.4261)
6. Gold and beryl ring, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D. (74.51.4272)
7. Gold and banded agate ring, 1st–2nd century A.D. (74.51.4264)
8. Gold and garnet ring, 2nd century A.D. (74.51.4262)

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gold ring with carnelian intaglio: winged Nemesis
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: 1st–early 3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Carnelian, gold
  • Dimensions: 9/16 × 7/16 × 11/16 in. (1.5 × 1.1 × 1.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Gems, Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4234
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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