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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Finger Ring with Cameo of Philip II and His Mother Otacilia Severa
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Finger Ring with Cameo of Philip II and His Mother Otacilia Severa

AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Form/Functionportraits
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
AAT Object Form/Functionimitation gemstone
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Philip the Arab
Dateca. 245 CE
MediumGlass (artificial) (synthetic lapis), modern silver
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 9/16 in. (1.3 x 1.4 cm)
Object number2008.031.118
ProvenanceEx coll Prince Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (1902-1990), Munich, Germany. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, 2004, lot 496.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art