Bactria or Bactriana was an ancient country situated between the Hindu Kush and Amu Darya mountains. Its relevance centred around 600 BCE and 600 CE, as it served as a significant meeting place for Western and Eastern trade routes as well as being a central location for religious and artistic ideas. This meant large scale migration and resettlement of communities which resulted in a large circulation of new cultures and languages and an accumulation of vast wealth. Jewellery is such a wealth gained; this ring poses as a suitable example.
Bactrian Bronze Ring
£ 30.00
A Bactrian bronze ring featuring a round-sectioned hoop in which the shoulders expand out to the flat, oval bezel. The bezel has been carefully engraved with a geometric motif constructed from straight and curved lines. Blue and green patination is visible across the surface along with encrustation.
Closest UK ring size: L
Provenance: Private London collection, ex Parthenon Gallery, 1990-2017.
Condition: Good condition, signs of wear consistent with age.
SOLD
| Weight | 5.4 g |
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| Dimensions | L 2 x W 2.4 cm |
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