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Signet ring with Hermes

Χ-Α586
Metal (Gold), Stone (Onyx)
Intact
Ring diameter: 2.2 cm.
Velouli Sokara
Vakiotes
Roman period:
early 2nd c. AD:
Gallery:
XXII
Case:
219
Exhibition thematic unit:
Classical - Hellenistic - Roman period (5th c. BC-4th c. AD). The Cemeteries
Jewellery
Description
Signet ring with solid hoop and oval bezel set with a sealstone in three graduated colours (black, white and light yellow). The intaglio sealing surface depicts Hermes Agoraios, the patron of commerce, standing in profile facing right, naked save for his cloak which is wrapped around his neck and falls behind him. In his extended left hand he holds a purse full of coins, while in his right is the caduceus, propped against his shoulder.
Bibliography:
S. Marinatos, "Ενάτη και δεκάτη αρχαιολογική περιφέρεια Κρήτης", Αρχαιολογικό Δελτίο 15 (1933-5/1938). Παράρτημα, 59.
Author:
K. S.


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