CERTIFIED Authentic Antiquity Ancient Near East Bronze Talisman Ring 300BC COA For Sale

As with all items in this collection, this artifact is certified authentic and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance, detailing typology, dating, region, and collection history.

Ancient Near East Bronze Talisman Ring 300BC

Authenticity Notice:
This item is guaranteed authentic and comes with a lifetime certificate of authenticity. Acquired from a Middle Eastern collection.

Details:
Material: Bronze
Date: Circa 400–100 BC
Region: Near East
Size: US 5.5
Bezel Type: Oval engraved
Condition: Excavated condition

Overview:
An ancient Near Eastern bronze ring featuring an oval bezel engraved with deliberate linear markings. The design consists of parallel and crossing incised lines forming a geometric motif. Such abstract line engravings are commonly interpreted as symbolic or protective in nature.

In the Hellenistic-era Near East, simple engraved rings were widely used as personal talismans, seal substitutes, or protective amulets. Geometric incisions often carried symbolic or apotropaic meaning, serving as protective signs rather than decorative embellishment.

The asymmetrical band, hand-worked shaping, and surface patination are consistent with early cast bronze rings from the pre-Roman Levant and Mesopotamian regions.

Authenticity Check:
Natural mineral accretions, softened engraving edges, and uneven ancient shaping are consistent with excavated Bronze Age to Hellenistic-period metalwork. No modern casting seams or artificial tooling observed.

Comparable Examples:
Similar geometric engraved bronze rings are documented from Hellenistic Near Eastern contexts and are often interpreted as personal protective or magical rings.

Further Reading:
Jeffrey Spier, Ancient Gems and Finger Rings
John Boardman, Greek Gems and Finger Rings

Condition:
Excavated condition with stable patina and visible engraving. Structurally intact and wearable with care.

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