Egyptian ArtA.D. 1st centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Ring with snake's head and tail twisted to form bezel |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diam: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | A.D. 1st century |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1924 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Roman Period |
| Date Range | 1 AD – 99 AD |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547926