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; these collections of rings pose as a suitable example.
Selection of Bactrian Bronze Rings
$81.32
A selection of Bactrian rings cast from bronze each featuring a round-section hoop and a flattered bezel in the shape of either an oval, circle or rectangle. The bezels have been embellished with engravings; A and B and C display several incised lines forming a geometric motif. Item D has a smooth, plain bezel framed by a raised band and item E depicts a central spiral. A, B and C have protrusions on either side of the bezel along the hoop.
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Condition: Fine condition, earthly encrustation and patination to the surface.
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