When was "Alexander the Great (?)" created?

This artwork was created ring: mid-16th century; cameo: early Hellenistic 4th century BCE.

What medium is "Alexander the Great (?)"?

Alexander the Great (?) is Turquoise, enamel, gold.

Is "Alexander the Great (?)" in the public domain?

Yes, Alexander the Great (?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Alexander the Great (?)

Unknown Artist

ring: mid-16th century; cameo: early Hellenistic 4th century BCE

Medium

Turquoise, enamel, gold

Dimensions

Overall (ring setting): 1 x 1 1/16 in. (2.6 x 2.7 cm); Visible cameo (confirmed): 11 x 9.6 mm

Classification

Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry

Culture

probably Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1910

Accession Number

10.110.2

Tags

Alexander The GreatProfiles

Art Historical Context

This delicate gold ring, adorned with turquoise and enamel, showcases a remarkable fusion of ancient and Renaissance artistry. At its center is a tiny cameo—measuring just 11 x 9.6 mm—likely portraying Alexander the Great in profile, carved in the early Hellenistic period around the 4th century BCE. The setting itself dates to mid-16th-century Italy, transforming this ancient gem into wearable jewelry. ameos like this were prized in antiquity for their intricate intaglio carving, often using hardstones to create raised images against a contrasting background. Revived during the Renaissance, t...

Alexander the Great (?)

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