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Ring

late 5th century B.C.

Engraved on the bezel: Thetis, carrying a shield, riding a hippocamp to right. Thin brown patina; hoop broken at one point. The motif of Thetis carrying the arms of Achilles is popular on rings and is seen on fine examples in gold and silver as well as bronze.

Date

late 5th century B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 1.82 cm W: 1.27 cm D: 2.24 cm

Medium

Bronze

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

83.AN.437.12

Image Source

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