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Ring

second half of 6th century B.C.

Eagle flying left, facing a dolphin, right; hatched border. The band of the ring widens at the base. The ring is made from an alloy of 83% silver and 16% tin.

Date

second half of 6th century B.C.

Culture

Greek (Sicilian)

Dimensions

D: 2.61 cm

Medium

Silver

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

72.AM.36.2

Image Source

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