Romanov Russia Ltd
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
$45,000
Since 1998, we sell the most exquisite Romanov era (1613-1917) Russian and European antique jewelry.
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring.
The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure) was born from the sea she was greeted by the twin love-gods (Erotes) Eros and Himeros (god of sexual desire). The wrestling scene was interpreted by one scholar of ancient Greek art as “two wrestling Erotes, may personify the interior struggles and doubts of the bride…”.
The size of the engraved matrix is 12 x 12 mm (about 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
The gold alloy of the ring contains 89.75% of pure gold, approximately 21 kt.
Weight 8.12 grams
Ring size 6.75 (17 mm) sizable
The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure) was born from the sea she was greeted by the twin love-gods (Erotes) Eros and Himeros (god of sexual desire). The wrestling scene was interpreted by one scholar of ancient Greek art as “two wrestling Erotes, may personify the interior struggles and doubts of the bride…”.
The size of the engraved matrix is 12 x 12 mm (about 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
The gold alloy of the ring contains 89.75% of pure gold, approximately 21 kt.
Weight 8.12 grams
Ring size 6.75 (17 mm) sizable
Item id: 1001163
Type: Fine
Color: Gold, Yellow
Item size: 6.75
Item type: Antique
Material: Gold
Type: Fine
Color: Gold, Yellow
Item size: 6.75
Item type: Antique
Material: Gold
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