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Silver Cameo Ring of A Woman - FJ.6277
Origin: Egypt (Alexandria)
Circa: 300
BC
to 100
BC
Catalogue: V25
Collection: Jewelry
Style: Greek
Medium: Silver, Gold
Location: UAE
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Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
Even in the very early periods of Egypt and
Mycenaea rings were intended as seals to make
impressions upon clay and wax. A ring
functioned as a person's signature, taking the
place of keys. ln a household, various items
would be sealed with the master's ring, including
pantry doors and. wine amphora. However, it is
their beauty which catches the eye and makes
rings a symbol of wealth and dignity. This lovely
silver portrait of a woman was an actual ring, and
the present gold setting was made in close
approximation to the original. It shows a woman
of the royal court, possibly Berenice or her
daughter Arsinoe. She is proud, noble and
dignified; yet her expression is gentle and very
feminine. Such rings were used by royal
messengers as proof of identity, or given to
important members of the court. Whoever next
wears this ring connects with the luxury and
elegance of the magnificent Hellenistic court of
Egypt.
- (FJ.6277)
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