Chevalière - The Grim Reaper - Guiding the souls of the dead to the afterlife. - Ring
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Chivalrous ring – The Grim Reaper – Guide to the souls of the dead in the afterlife.
A thick-bodied knight, finely crafted, this imposing piece features an anthropomorphic depiction of the Grim Reaper, iconic figure of death and the ferrying of souls to the afterlife.
On the plaque, the striking silhouette of the Reaper stands out in relief, while the sides of the ring are adorned with raised motifs of skulls extending its iconography with strength and detail.
More than a piece of jewelry, this signet ring embodies the memory of finitude, the passage between worlds, and the mystery of the last breath — a powerful symbol of guiding souls toward eternity.
In many mythologies and popular cultures, the famous Grim Reaper is the personification of death as a living, conscious, and sensitive entity, tied to the idea of death and its considerable historical and philosophical weight. Depending on the language, she or he is a character who is either female or male. He is often depicted with a skeletal body showing only a few scraps of skin and bone, dressed in a long black hooded cloak and cape and possibly with a large scythe. Death is then known as “the Grim Reaper” or simply “the Reaper.” Grim Reaper is a psychopomp whose job is to guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife.
Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 21 mm
Inside diameter: 21.6 mm
Size: FR 68, US 12.5, DE 21 1/4, UK Z, CH 27 1/2
Weight: 19.16 g
Silver alloy - patinated
A case will be included.
To know,
- The famous Grim Reaper,
He is often portrayed as a large skeletal silhouette, wrapped in a long dark hooded cape brandishing a scythe. He uses it to harvest souls, though some stories say he brushes against people so they do not feel pain as they die.
When she moves, it is said she slides or levitates rather than walks. Grim Reaper is known for not saying much, but remains the center of attention in the room where she is, due to her morbid appearance. Like Ankou, she can fully turn her head to look around. The Reaper must constantly be vigilant for fear that someone might try to deceive her.
He climbs into an old rickety car drawn by white horses that makes a sordid god due to the stones he carries. Indeed, each time he takes someone’s soul, he drops a stone. The Reaper is not an omnipresent personification of death in charge of the whole world, but each region has its own personification of death that serves as the regional Reaper until a replacement is found.
Decorations of this character haunt tombs and vaults, often with the engraving “Rich man, poor man, beggar and thief. You will be one day where I will be.” In some works of art, the Grim Reaper is depicted enclosed in the embrace of life as a young woman. The fact is that life and death are linked and that life is as fleeting as the sweet bloom of youth.
Thank you for taking the attached photos into account for a better impression.
Shipping:
Will be carefully protected and packaged to ensure shipping in optimal conditions.
Tracked shipping:
France: Colissimo
European Union: UPS
Other international destinations: Colissimo International, depending on the destination.
Combined shipments:
If you win several lots, please wait until the end of your auctions before checking out so that combined shipping fees can be applied.
Chivalrous ring – The Grim Reaper – Guide to the souls of the dead in the afterlife.
A thick-bodied knight, finely crafted, this imposing piece features an anthropomorphic depiction of the Grim Reaper, iconic figure of death and the ferrying of souls to the afterlife.
On the plaque, the striking silhouette of the Reaper stands out in relief, while the sides of the ring are adorned with raised motifs of skulls extending its iconography with strength and detail.
More than a piece of jewelry, this signet ring embodies the memory of finitude, the passage between worlds, and the mystery of the last breath — a powerful symbol of guiding souls toward eternity.
In many mythologies and popular cultures, the famous Grim Reaper is the personification of death as a living, conscious, and sensitive entity, tied to the idea of death and its considerable historical and philosophical weight. Depending on the language, she or he is a character who is either female or male. He is often depicted with a skeletal body showing only a few scraps of skin and bone, dressed in a long black hooded cloak and cape and possibly with a large scythe. Death is then known as “the Grim Reaper” or simply “the Reaper.” Grim Reaper is a psychopomp whose job is to guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife.
Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 21 mm
Inside diameter: 21.6 mm
Size: FR 68, US 12.5, DE 21 1/4, UK Z, CH 27 1/2
Weight: 19.16 g
Silver alloy - patinated
A case will be included.
To know,
- The famous Grim Reaper,
He is often portrayed as a large skeletal silhouette, wrapped in a long dark hooded cape brandishing a scythe. He uses it to harvest souls, though some stories say he brushes against people so they do not feel pain as they die.
When she moves, it is said she slides or levitates rather than walks. Grim Reaper is known for not saying much, but remains the center of attention in the room where she is, due to her morbid appearance. Like Ankou, she can fully turn her head to look around. The Reaper must constantly be vigilant for fear that someone might try to deceive her.
He climbs into an old rickety car drawn by white horses that makes a sordid god due to the stones he carries. Indeed, each time he takes someone’s soul, he drops a stone. The Reaper is not an omnipresent personification of death in charge of the whole world, but each region has its own personification of death that serves as the regional Reaper until a replacement is found.
Decorations of this character haunt tombs and vaults, often with the engraving “Rich man, poor man, beggar and thief. You will be one day where I will be.” In some works of art, the Grim Reaper is depicted enclosed in the embrace of life as a young woman. The fact is that life and death are linked and that life is as fleeting as the sweet bloom of youth.
Thank you for taking the attached photos into account for a better impression.
Shipping:
Will be carefully protected and packaged to ensure shipping in optimal conditions.
Tracked shipping:
France: Colissimo
European Union: UPS
Other international destinations: Colissimo International, depending on the destination.
Combined shipments:
If you win several lots, please wait until the end of your auctions before checking out so that combined shipping fees can be applied.
Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Chevalière - The Grim Reaper - Guiding the souls of the dead to the afterlife.
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
19.16 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
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