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Carnelian ring stone
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Carnelian ring stone

TitleCarnelian ring stone
Date3rd–2nd century BCE 2nd century BCE
MediumSard
ClassificationGems
OriginItalic Italic
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Entomological plates

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