Large Hellenistic Gold Ring

with granulation at the bezel and a cornelian intaglio of a priestess or goddess. Likely used for cultic purposes.

2nd - 1st Centuries BC

U.S. ring size: 8

#1467

ex: European collection, before 1996

Published:
Antiquarium Ltd.; The Good Life. Luxury Objects of the Ancient World (New York, 1999) p.23

Elle Magazine April 2001: “Greek Revival”

Comparandum:
Pfrommer, Michael; Greek gold from Hellenistic Egypt (Los Angeles, 2001) p. 35, no. 24 a-d ; p.39, no. 27 a-d