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‘Thunderbolt’: Ancient Greek thunderbolt yellow gold ring circa 3rd century BC

 

  • SKU 000536
  • Ancient Greek yellow gold ring with ‘thunderbolt’, dated 4th -3rd century BC
  • A flat-section hoop expanding to a flat discoid bezel with engraved stylised Zeus thunderbolt
  • It could also be seen as a winged heart with symbols for energy radiating out of it, signifying the explosiveness of every fiery heartbeat
  • Total gold weight 3.78 gm
  • Ring size: internal diameter 20.32 mm | UK R ½ | US 8 ¾
  • Acquired from a UK private collection
  • This ring has been cleared against the Art Loss Register Database
  • The ring is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato
  • A beautifully detailed, high carat gold ring symbolising the fiery nature of our ancient past.