Description

The ring, dated to the 2nd century, consists of a cameo made of onyx with shades ranging from grey to blue, which is set in a contemporary yellow gold setting. The cameo is decorated with Medusa's face slightly turned to the left: In Roman tradition, Medusa, also known as “Gorgoneion”, had the ability to petrify anyone who looked at her, which is why she became a powerful amulet with an apotropaic function, with the ability to ward off evil energies and protect against danger. The iconography of Medusa's face, for this reason, began to be used to decorate jewelry and weapons, such as shields so that by wearing these objects they could guarantee protection.

Period: 2^nd century

Dimension: 1,2 cm x 1,2 cm

Ring size: 7 ¼ 

Weight: 9,2 gr