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Molded Gem Inset Into Fragmentary Ring
Creator
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- second half of 1st century B.C.
- Medium
- Gem: pale blue opaque glass; ring: bronze
- Culture
- Roman
- Department
- Jewelry
- Institution
- Getty Museum
Oval molded gem engraved with the image of the bust of Odysseus, bearded and wearing a pilos. There is drapery on his left shoulder, and he holds his left hand to his chin. The gem is set into a fragmentary bronze ring.
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