Spiral Ring with Isis and Serapis
Unknown Artist
1–100 CE
Medium
gold
Dimensions
diam. 2 cm
Classification
Jewelry
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.103
About this artwork
This spiral gold ring is decorated with tiny busts on either terminal, representing the gods Isis and Serapis. Both gods are shown from the waist up, with wide shoulders and small heads that create a shape reminiscent of a cobra snake.