{"product_id":"greek-bronze-ring-chimaron-4th-c-bce-eu-56-us-7-75","title":"Greek Bronze Ring 'Chimaron' (4th c. BCE) EU 56\/US 7.75","description":"This exceptional Greek bronze ring, named \"Chimaron,\" dates to around 400 BC. The ring features a thin D-shaped hoop and a large bezel, engraved with an imaginative mythological being-combining the lower body of a four-legged animal with a human head. The motif closely resembles ancient descriptions of a \"manticore,\" a legendary beast of Greek and Persian lore known for its hybrid form and fearsome reputation. Such fantastical designs were emblematic of Greek artistic innovation and may have carried protective or symbolic significance.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nDetails\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nEra: Classical Greek, ca. 400 BC\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMaterial: Bronze\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMotif: Mythological hybrid creature (possibly a manticore)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSize: D: 17.93 mm (EU 56 \/ US 7.75 \/ UK P)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nWeight: 3.77 g\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCondition: Fine ancient patina, crisp motif, well preserved\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProvenance: Private UK collection; previously Austrian art market, 1990s\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nReference: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto, n. 176\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnique Identifier: R-G-09-B\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nRestoration and Authenticity:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nThis ring is preserved in its original, untouched state, displaying a rich, ancient patina. Certificate of Authenticity included.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nHistorical Context:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nGreek rings with hybrid or mythological figures were not only jewelry but powerful symbols of cultural imagination and belief in the supernatural. The \"manticore\" motif in \"Chimaron\" reflects the fascination with legendary creatures, blending artistic flair and protective intent in one wearable artifact.","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290118881610,"sku":"5607719465","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.7037966081_7py9.jpg?v=1753254456","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/greek-bronze-ring-chimaron-4th-c-bce-eu-56-us-7-75","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}