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Ring with cameo of a theater mask
Roman
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Gold and onyx
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: 0.007 H.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number99.366
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionGold ring with narrow hoop expanding towards bezel with oval onyx cameo. Comic mask of a bearded and balding old man or Silenos in three quarter view to right. Scratched hoop.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Rome. Said to be from Palestrina.); 1899: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 32,500.00 (this is the total price for MFA 99.338-99.542)