Engraved Gem Inset Into a Ring

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Engraved Gem Inset Into a Ring

Creator

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Date
2nd–3rd century A.D.
Medium
Gem: banded agate, green/white/dark green; ring: gold-foil
Culture
Roman
Department
Jewelry
Institution
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On the gem: an eagle standing right on an elephant. The gem is octogonal and it projects signifcantly above the top surface of the ring. The ring is a thin gold band, widening at the bezel.

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