Chalcedonic quartz seal set in a gold ring
Unknown Artist
4th century BCE
Medium
Quartz, brown paste, gold
Dimensions
Length: 13/16 in. (2 cm)
Classification
Gems
Culture & Period
Greek · Late Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1923
Accession Number
23.160.72
Tags
About this artwork
Chalcedonic quartz seal set in a gold ring by Unknown Artist, 4th century BCE. Created in Quartz, brown paste, gold, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the Greek and Roman Art collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as both an aesthetic object and ...