Engraved Gem in Thin Wire Setting

Unknown1st century B.C.

Bust of Hermes wearing a petasos, to right. The gem is set in a thin gold wire setting, perhaps from a ring.

Details

Title: Engraved Gem in Thin Wire Setting
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1st century B.C.
Physical Dimensions: 0.8 × 0.7 × 0.2 cm (5/16 × 1/4 × 1/16 in.)
Type: Gem
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Gem: red garnet; setting: gold
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 83.AN.437.28
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Damon Mezzacappa and Jonathan H. Kagan
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Jewelry

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