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finger-ring
Object Type
finger-ring
Museum number
1772,0314.15
Description
Gold finger-ring; hollow hoop, broadening upwards, with round bezel inserted separately; design in relief: Helen draped, with a crescent over her head, stands between the Dioscuri; over the heads of each is a star.
Cultures/periods
Roman
Production date
1stC-2ndC
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Diameter:
1.60 centimetres
(inner)
Diameter:
2.20 centimetres
Length:
0.91 centimetres
(bezel)
Weight:
1.62 grammes
Bibliographic references
Finger Ring / Catalogue of the Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum
(252)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
classical mythology
Associated names
Representation of:
Helen
Representation of:
Dioskouroi/Dioscuri
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Sir William Hamilton
Acquisition date
1772
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1772,0314.15