Gold ring with carnelian scaraboid
Object type: Ring with scaraboid
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Cypriot
Period: Archaic
Date: 6th–5th century B.C
Medium: Gold, carnelian
Dimensions: Other: 7/16 x 3/16 x 1/16 in. (1.1 x 0.5 x 0.2 cm)
Width (bezel): 1/16 in. (0.1 cm)
Classification: Gems|Gold and Silver
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Writing