copper Replica Ring - West Asian Old Seal Ring (No reserve price)
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West Asian Old Seal Ring, a unisex copper alloy intaglio seal ring (8 g) with a carnelian agate cabochon, size 60 EU, depicting a mythical horned beast, two eight-pointed stars and a crescent moon with a dot, dating to the late 20th century and originating from Afghanistan.
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An old West Asian seal ring, likely from the late 20th century.
Category: Intaglio (debossed) seal ring, belonging to the West Asian/Central Asian style. In ancient times, relief patterns were pressed onto clay seals for use as seals of identity and contracts.
Ring face gemstone: Carnelian agate, oval-shaped cabochon, intaglio engraving.
Ring setting material: Copper alloy, twisted rope edging, adjustable thin band, a later setting technique.
Main element: A mythical beast with long horns (deer/antelope), its body outstretched, with lines depicting its fur;
Star symbol: Two eight-pointed stars, representing stars, celestial phenomena, and protection in ancient West Asian cultures;
Left side: A crescent moon symbol with a dot, a combination of moon and star, a classic astrological and religious symbol of Persian-Parthian and Sassanian cultures.
Carnelian intaglio was popular in Sasanian Persia, Parthia, and later Islamic periods; ancient agate seals were mostly hand-carved with diamond knives, and the lines have abrupt changes and natural wear.
An old West Asian seal ring, likely from the late 20th century.
Category: Intaglio (debossed) seal ring, belonging to the West Asian/Central Asian style. In ancient times, relief patterns were pressed onto clay seals for use as seals of identity and contracts.
Ring face gemstone: Carnelian agate, oval-shaped cabochon, intaglio engraving.
Ring setting material: Copper alloy, twisted rope edging, adjustable thin band, a later setting technique.
Main element: A mythical beast with long horns (deer/antelope), its body outstretched, with lines depicting its fur;
Star symbol: Two eight-pointed stars, representing stars, celestial phenomena, and protection in ancient West Asian cultures;
Left side: A crescent moon symbol with a dot, a combination of moon and star, a classic astrological and religious symbol of Persian-Parthian and Sassanian cultures.
Carnelian intaglio was popular in Sasanian Persia, Parthia, and later Islamic periods; ancient agate seals were mostly hand-carved with diamond knives, and the lines have abrupt changes and natural wear.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Ancient Roman
Metal
copper Replica
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
8 g
Condition
Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Title additional information
West Asian Old Seal Ring
Ring size
60 (EU) / 20 (IT) / 9 (US)
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