• Ring with granulated decoration



Ring with granulated decoration
Ring with granulated decoration

Ring with granulated decoration

Χ-Α702
Metal (Gold)
Worn surface
Diameter: 1.19 cm. Width of hoop: 0. 9 cm.
Lyttos
Tomb
Hellenistic period:
3rd-1st c. BC:
Gallery:
XXII
Case:
219
Exhibition thematic unit:
Classical - Hellenistic - Roman period (5th c. BC-4th c. AD). The Cemeteries
Jewellery
Description
Ring with granulated border and an indecipherable scene on the bezel. Granulation is a technique named after the tiny gold spheres known as granules. Together with filigree, it is one of the main techniques used in gold jewellery decoration. It became widespread from the end of the Hellenistic period and into the Roman era.
Bibliography:
Unpublished. General bibliography: Ogden J., Ancient Jewellery, London, 1992.
Author:
M. K.


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