Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe

Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe

Code: 11978

£145.00 £195.00 Approx $192.05, €170.59
 

This is an ancient Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring, dating from the 3rd - 1st century BC. It has a pointed oval bezel, cut with a device of a musical wind instrument and a trumpet. The first object represents an ''askaulos'' or early form of bagpipe with drones and chanter. The second object is a ''salpinx" or trumpet type of wind instrument. Both these instruments set upon a signet would indicate the owner to have been a musician, used to seal and authenticate their letters and transactions. 

The ring is in good excavated condition and can still be worn with care. This is the first I have seen representing musical instruments, especially an early form of bagpipe! RARE

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Greek / Hellenistic

DATE: c. 3rd - 1st century BC

MATERIAL: Bronze

RING SIZE:   8 1/2 (US)   Q 3/4 (UK)

SIZE: 23.22mm x 23.23mm x 2.40mm (bezel 19.63mm x 11.95mm)

WEIGHT: 4.71 gram

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Portugal

Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
Hellenistic Greek bronze signet ring musician early bagpipe
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