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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ring with Intaglio Depicting Athena
© 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 Depicting Athena

AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Techniqueintaglios (sculptural objects)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniquegranulation
CultureRoman
Periodpossibly Flavian
Datelate 1st Century CE
MediumOlivine (var. Peridot) (?), gold
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions24 7/16 x 3/16 in. (62 x 0.4 cm) Hoop internal diam: 1.6 cm Weight: 3.39 g
Object number2012.032.172
Label TextAthena stands draped, leaning against a shield and holding Nike in her outstretched hand. A spear rests diagonally behind. Mounted in a gold ring with a beaded hoop, the oval bezel adorned with four gold granules
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from CNG, Auction 66, May 19, 2004, lot 2036.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art