Finger Ring with Engraved Gem Depicting Asclepius

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Finger Ring with Engraved Gem Depicting Asclepius

Culture Roman

Title Finger Ring with Engraved Gem Depicting Asclepius

Date 100 BCE–200 CE

Medium Gold and carnelian

Dimensions Overall: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Weight: 0.05 lb.

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 65.87.8

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About this Work

This gold ring with inset gemstone is a fine example of the signet rings that were used by men to mark documents, merchandise, and personal belongings. The images on the gemstone also conveyed social status and, often, personal interests and beliefs. This gemstone was engraved with an image of Asclepius, god of healing, and was probably worn to protect against illness.

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"Finger Ring with Engraved Gem Depicting Asclepius | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2024. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=65.87.8