ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Intaglio with Bust of Hygeia
AAT Object Form/Functionbusts (general, figures)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
CultureGreek
PeriodHellenistic
Date1st Century BCE (gem) - 3rd-4th Century CE (ring)
MediumGarnet, gold
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/8 x 5/8 in. (1 x 1.6 cm)
Hoop internal diam: 1.5 cm
Weight: 2.95 g
Object number2012.032.021
Label TextBust of Hygeia facing left, with a snake around her shoulders. Mounted in a Roman, solid gold ring with oval bezel. The hoop formed of segmented lunate elements.Published ReferencesGorny & Mosch, Kunst der Antike, Auktion 128 (13. Dezember 2003), 50-51, lot 169.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, Auktion 128, December 13, 2003, lot 169.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
late 1st Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
late 2nd-mid 3rd Century CE
3rd Century CE
late 1st Century BCE-early 1st Century CE
ca. 50-150 CE
1st-2nd Century CE
3rd Century CE
ca. 3rd Century CE
