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Ring

second half of 6th century B.C.

Hippocamp(?) with horse's head and forelegs and fish tail (no wings) to right. The upper edge of the bezel is engraved with a herringbone pattern.

Date

second half of 6th century B.C.

Culture

Greek (Sicilian)

Dimensions

D: 2.31 cm

Medium

Silver

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

72.AM.36.3

Image Source

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