Pendant in the form of a faceted ring
475-221 BCE
Classification
Jewelry and Ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1915.319
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About this artwork
The plain, angular surfaces of the glass ring are separated by narrow flat intervals that function as âspinesâ on the three outer junctures. On the interior of the ring, the two planes meet to form a simple pointed ridge.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...