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Important Hellenistic Gold Ring with an Amethyst Intaglio of Aphrodite, or a priestess of Aphrodite holding a pomegranate Early 2nd Century BC Height: 3.5 cm. (1 3/8 in.) ex: private European collection, before 1968 Published: Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures II (New York, 2004) (cover) Comparanda: Richter, GMA; Engraved Gems of the Greeks and the Etruscans (London, 1968) no.575 ; () Also, a cameo in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (27.750 - Francis Bartlett donation, 1927)