PTOLEMAIC GOLD RING WITH CORNUCOPIA

Ca. 305 - 30 BC A Ptolemaic gold ring with a broad, a D-section hoop expanding to form a round flat bezel adorned with a moulded cornucopia in relief. The cornucopia was associated with several deities, particularly Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. It represented the prosperity and wealth that these gods could bestow upon humanity, making it a powerful emblem of fertility and the bountiful gifts of the earth.
Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 4g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500