Gem
Archer's Ring
29-128-941
From: Mediterranean
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | 29-128-941 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Persian (uncertain) |
Provenience | Mediterranean |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Mother-of-Pearl |
Technique | Intaglio |
Iconography | Bow | Arrow |
Description | Sommerville: Mother of pearl archers ring with intaglio of drawn bow and arrow. According to Sommerville: "...worn on the right thumb, and by it the cord was held until the moment when aim was taken; then the bowstring was allowed to slip off." Persian. Gold Rings - Intaglios, Case HHH. |
Height | 4 cm |
Width | 3.2 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | 941 - Sommerville Gem Number |
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