A solid gold ring engraved with a depiction of a wrapped pile of cloth, tied around the middle.
A solid gold ring engraved with a depiction of a wrapped pile of cloth, tied around the middle.
Provenance
Mr. A.T. Collection, Europe, acquired in the early 1990s or earlier With Antiquarium Ltd, New York, acquired in 1996
Literature
The engraved cloth was a symbol of wealth, offering, and largesse. Such rings would have been worn as a symbol of good luck, and to ensure prosperity in the wearer's life and endeavours.
Publications
The Good Life, Luxury Objects of the Ancient World, Antiquarium Ltd, 1996, p.30