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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Greek, A Greek gold ring, Hellenistic, circa 2nd - 1st century BC
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Greek, A Greek gold ring, Hellenistic, circa 2nd - 1st century BC

Greek

A Greek gold ring, Hellenistic, circa 2nd - 1st century BC
Gold
Width of bezel: 1.6 cm; ring size UK: I 1/2 (approximate); weight: 4.3 g
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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
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