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Finger Ring with Busts of Serapis and Isis

Artist Greek
Title Finger Ring with Busts of Serapis and Isis
Date 100 BCE–100 CE
Medium Gold
Dimensions Weight: 0.01 lb.
Overall: 15/16 × 15/16 in. (2.4 × 2.4 cm)
Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 76.72.5

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Serapis, a new god created by Greek rulers in Egypt, was often worshipped with Isis, a traditional Egyptian goddess. The popularity of these two deities continued when the Romans conquered Egypt, and their veneration spread throughout the Roman Empire. This ring incorporated both of their images and must have been worn by a member of their joint cult.


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