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Object Name |
Aphrodite Ring |
Object ID# |
MC 0721 |
Date |
4th century BC |
Description |
The ring has an engraved scene of Aphrodite, goddess of love, holding a dove. A miniature Eros, the Greek god of love, stands in front of her holding up a wreath towards her. |
Place of Origin |
Greece |
Medium |
Jewellery |
Material |
Gold (orig.) // Gilded base metal (copy) |
Location of Original |
The British Museum Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities. |
Dimensions Details |
Height: 20 mm Width: 15 mm |