ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Cameo Head of a Child
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date1st-3rd Century CE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Hoop internal diam: 1.3 cm
Weight: 2.10 g
Object number2008.031.056
Label TextFacing head of a child, perhaps Cupid. Hair centrally-parted. Set in a gold ring with double row of beaded wire on the hoop terminating with two hollow granules at the bezel.ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Tom Cederland (1959-2015), Portland, Oregon.
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
late 1st Century CE
ca. 3rd Century CE
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1st-2nd Century CE
3rd Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
2nd-late 1st Century BCE
Early 1st Century CE
