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Finger Ring

3rd century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Finger Ring
  • Date: 3rd century
  • Culture: East Germanic
  • Medium: Gold, carnelian intaglio
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7/8 x 1/2 in. (2.2 x 1.2 cm)
    intaglio: 3/8 x 1/4 in. (0.9 x 0.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.192.210
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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