{"product_id":"greek-bronze-ring-iphios-5th-c-bce-eu-60-us-9-5","title":"Greek Bronze Ring 'Iphios' (5th c. BCE) EU 60\/US 9.5","description":"This rare ancient Greek bronze ring, named \"Iphios,\" dates to around 500 BC. The ring features a circular-section hoop and an oval bezel finely engraved with a stylized quadruped, depicted in profile with a raised head and bent legs-reflecting the artistic style of the early Classical Greek world. Such animal motifs were not only decorative but also believed to offer protection or represent personal identity.\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: Archaic to Early Classical Greek, ca. 500 BC\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMaterial: Bronze\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMotif: Stylized quadruped (animal in profile)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSize: D: 19.35 mm (EU 60 \/ US 9.5 \/ UK S 1\/2)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nWeight: 3.71 g\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCondition: Excellent ancient patina, crisp motif, fully wearable\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProvenance: Private UK collection; previously Holland art market, 1990s\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nReference: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto, n. 151\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnique Identifier: R-G-08-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 untouched, original state, bearing the beautiful green patina of antiquity. 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\nAnimal motifs on rings were a hallmark of Greek craftsmanship, serving both amuletic and decorative purposes. \"Iphios\" stands as a testament to ancient Greek artistry, its quadruped possibly symbolizing strength, guardianship, or a family emblem-making this ring a rare survivor from a distant, mythic age.","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290118717770,"sku":"5607681233","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.7037955845_6ymu.jpg?v=1753254278","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/greek-bronze-ring-iphios-5th-c-bce-eu-60-us-9-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}