A GREEK CARNELIAN RING STONE
A GREEK CARNELIAN RING STONE

HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.

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A GREEK CARNELIAN RING STONE
Hellenistic Period, Circa 2nd Century B.C.
The convex oval stone engraved with Artemis clad in a peplos, her quiver over her shoulder, holding her bow (?) in her lowered hand, her other hand projecting forward, on a short groundline; mounted as a ring, preserving part of the original gold bezel, now joined to a modern gold hoop
1 in. (2.5 cm) long; ring size 5½

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