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Ring with oval gem with horse or donkey
Roman
Late Republic to Early Imperial Period
1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Gold and carnelian
Dimensions
Length x width: 10 x 8 mm (3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edith Rennie
Accession Number1970.244
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRed carnelian, oval intaglio with flat front in ancient gold ring. Horse or donkey bowing towards a pail at left. Partial groundline.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mrs. Edith Rennie Collection; gift of Mrs. Edith Rennie to MFA, March 11, 1970