Amethyst ring stone in modern gold setting
Object type: Intaglio in ring
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Greek or Roman
Period: Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial
Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium: Amethyst, gold
Dimensions: Other: 13/16 x 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.1 x 1.6 x 1.9 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit line: Bequest of Rupert L. Joseph, 1959
Accession year: 1960