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Engraved Gem in Thin Wire Setting

Engraved Gem in Thin Wire Setting

1st century B.C.
Bust of Hermes wearing a petasos, to right. The gem is set in a thin gold wire setting, perhaps from a ring.
Date
1st century B.C.
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 0.81 cm W: 0.71 cm
Medium
Gem: red garnet; setting: gold
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
83.AN.437.28
Image Source
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