Gold ring with chalcedony scaraboid, ca. 5th century

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Gold ring with chalcedony scaraboid, Classical, ca. 5th century , Cypriot, Gold, chalcedony, 1/2 × 1/2 × 5/8 in. ( × × cm), Gems, Two hawk-headed deities support a sacred tree. These rings, like the pendant rings, all have a swivel bezel with engraved scarabs decorated with Egyptian gods and symbols. However, this type of ring originates from Phoenicia, where Egyptianizing designs were very popular

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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