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Octagonal ring with Greek inscription
Roman Provincial
Late Imperial Period
3rd century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.15 cm (7/8 in.); width: 7 mm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number98.803
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionOctagonal hoop ring with inscription in Greek: Inscription: "Good luck to she who wears it" . The octagonal shape of the ring was also understood by the wearer to signal protection from evil. Ring was worn as a talisman.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: bought by a friend at Cairo from a Cypriote, who said it came from Smyrna); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for
$ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)
$ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)