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Scaraboid winged uraeus snake and obscure sign; in a claw mounting.
These rings, like the pendant rings, all have a swivel bezel with engraved scarabs decorated with Egyptian gods and symbols. However, this type of ring originates from Phoenicia, where Egyptianizing designs were very popular.
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Title: Gold ring with green jasper scaraboid
Period: Classical
Date: ca. 5th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Gold, green jasper
Dimensions:
1/4 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (0.6 × 1.3 × 1 cm)
Diameter: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Classifications: Gems, Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.4145
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