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Learn MoreHellenistic Jade Intaglio Ring with Aphrodite
- This Hellenistic ring is a remarkable artifact of classical antiquity
- The green stone displays a finely carved intaglio in the likeness of Aphrodite
- The carving is rendered in rich green nephrite jade, an exceptionally hard stone
- Circa 200–100 BCE
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Intaglio carving, a hallmark of ancient lapidary craftsmanship, was a prized skill throughout the ancient Mediterranean world. Originating in Mesopotamia and refined in Greece and Rome, the art of engraving gemstones required tremendous technical finesse and artistic vision. The use of jade in this ring underscores the extraordinary skill of the artist. This ring offers a wearable link to that ancient heritage and is accompanied by an authentication statement.
Circa 200–100 BCE

Period: | Pre-18th Century |
Origin: | Other Europe |
Type: | Rings |
Style: | Ancient |
Stones: | Jade |

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