ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art
Finger Ring: on the Bezel, a Zebu Approaching a Beaded Draped Man, an Inscription above
AAT Object Techniqueinscribing
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire
Date4th Century CE
MediumAgate
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/8 x 13/16 in. (1.6 x 2.1 cm)
Object number2008.031.129
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pars Coins, San Jose, California, October 23, 1996.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
5th-6th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE
4th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE