Ring stone with Dionysus and Cupid



Ring stone with Dionysus and Cupid

Δ22
Crystal and porcelain
Intact
Length: 1.9 cm.
Eleutherna
Tomb
Roman period:
1st-2nd c. AD:
Gallery:
XXII
Case:
219
Exhibition thematic unit:
Classical - Hellenistic - Roman period (5th c. BC-4th c. AD). The Cemeteries
Jewellery
Description
Intaglio ring stone. On the oval surface is the god Dionysus with the winged Cupid walking behind him. Dionysus, probably holding a thyrsus in his right hand, looks back protectively at the young boy. In the intaglio technique, also known as reverse cameo, the image is carved into the stone, which can be used as a seal by its owner.
Bibliography:
Unpublished. General bibliography: J. Spiers, Ancient Gems and Finger Rings, Catalogue of the Collections, The G. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu California, 1992.
Author:
M. K.


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