Carnelian ring stone with Asclepius, the god of medicine

ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE

Not on view

This Roman intaglio is engraved with the bust of Asklepios, the hero and god of healing. As on this gemstone, he generally appears as a mature, bearded man accompanied by a snake.

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Title: Carnelian ring stone with Asclepius, the god of medicine
Period: Late Republican or Imperial
Date: ca. 1st century BCE–3rd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: Other: 7/16 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (1.1 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit Line: Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
Object Number: 81.6.94
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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