Lead ring
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Lead ring

TitleLead ring
Date6th–5th century BCE 5th century BCE
MediumLead
ClassificationMiscellaneous-Lead
OriginGreek, Laconian Greek
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of A. J. B. Wace, 1924
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lead ring” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 6th–5th century BCE. It is executed in lead and classified as miscellaneous-lead. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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