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The bezel contains a nicolo gem carved in the cameo technique and inscribed in Greek: Good luck, Eusebius. Such expressions, including the name of private individuals, are often found on Late Roman rings, indicating that they were probably meant as lucky charms. This ring clearly belonged to a child.
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Title: Gold and nicolo ring
Period: Mid Imperial
Date: 3rd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Nicolo, gold
Dimensions: H.: 5/16 x 7/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit Line: Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
Accession Number: 81.6.207
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