KM011 (Early Roman Gold Finger Ring with Cornelian) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Finger Ring
Bibliography
Rifeetal2007, pp. 159-160, fig. 12
Comparanda
KM109
Description
Gold finger ring with undecorated cornelian cut as oval with high curved surface, en cabuchon (Boardman type C4). Gem in simple discoid setting with beveled rim. Ring has narrow band, convex on the outside and flat on inside, which widens slightly toward bezel.
Preservation comment
Intact. Well preserved but small depression fracture on stone.
Other Dimensions
Inner Diam. 0.012
Other Dimensions
W. bezel 0.010
Other Dimensions
W. stone 0.008
Material
Gemstone (Material)
Material
Gold (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KM011 (Early Roman Gold Finger Ring with Cornelian).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kcp/km011>