Gold Ring with Carved Gem Stone

Description:
Oval shaped dark green serpentine gem stone in a gold bezel. The gold band is decorated with "C" shaped scrolls flanking the bezel. The gemstone is carved on the front with an image of a crowned bust in profile, facing left. The crown is turreted. The head possibly depicts a turreted and veiled goddess named Tyche.
Additional Information: ISIL looted antiquity.
Category Jewelry - Rings
Reference Number 00454
Maker/Artist Hellenistic or Roman
Materials Gold; Serpentine
Time Period Hellenistic/Roman



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