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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ring with Intaglio with Head of Herakles
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Ring with Intaglio with Head of Herakles

AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd-3rd Century CE
Credit LineGift of Cora W. and Laurence C. Witten II
Dimensions5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Object number1989.010.016
Exhibition HistoryRecent Acquisitions, Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology, March 1 - October 13, 1992
ProvenanceEx coll. Laurence (1926-1995) and Cora (1931-2023) Witten, United States, purchased from Julius Carlebach (1909-1964) [Carlebach Gallery], New York, New York, ca. 1960.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art