ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Cameo of Medusa
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
AAT Object Form/Functionrings (finger jewelry)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Date2nd-3rd Century CE
MediumGold, stone
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/4 x 9/16 x 1 in. (1.9 x 1.4 x 2.5 cm)
Object number2012.032.232
Label TextFacing head of Medusa, turned slightly to her left. She has thick, centrally-parted hair that falls in curls over her ears. Two snakes are tied at the crown of her head. Set in a gold ring with shallow box bezel and four knobs at the edge of each shoulder.Published ReferencesGorny & Mosch, Kunstobjekte der Antike, Auktion 119 (16. Oktober 2002), 42, lot 3137.
Gorny & Mosch, Kunst der Antike, Auktion 128 (13. Dezember 2003), 48, lot 148.
ProvenanceWith Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, October 16, 2002, lot 3137. With Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, December 13, 2003, lot 148. Ex coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, acquired from from Joel Malter (1931-2006) [Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc.], Los Angeles, California, December 4, 2005.
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