ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Ring with Cameo of Medusa
Date3rd Century CE
MediumGold, stone
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 5/8 in. (1.1 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2012.032.235
Label TextFacing head of Medusa, turned slightly to her left. A pair of wings at the temples. Mounted in a solid gold ring with raised bezel and square shoulders.Published ReferencesGorny & Mosch, Kunst der Antike, Auktion 128 (13. Dezember 2003), 50, lot 160.
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, December 13, 2003, lot 160.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
2nd-3rd Century CE
late 2nd Century CE
3rd Century CE
late 3rd Century CE
3rd Century CE
1st Century BCE (gem) - 3rd-4th Century CE (ring)
late 2nd-early 3rd Century CE
1st-2nd Century CE
ca. 69-138 CE
ca. 69-138 CE
