Auction 001
Ancient Art, Antiquities & Ancient Coins
By Life Auctions
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Apr 28, 2024
124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UK
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Selection of Ancient Artefacts and Coins-from Bronze Age to a Post Medieval Period
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LOT 15:
Medieval Bronze Pentagram Ring 7th-9th Century AD
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Start price:
£
40
Estimated price :
£80 - £120
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Medieval Bronze Pentagram Ring 7th-9th Century AD
A flat sectioned bronze finger-ring with a large bezel engraved with an encircled/dotted five-point star. 20.9 mm overall, 18.9 internal diameters. The pentagram on the bezel, also known as the "Philosopher's Star" because the four side points represented the four elements of which they understood the universe to be made, clockwise: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire, with the topmost point representing Mind, and the centre of the star representing Spirit. Many Romans wore it symbolizing rebellion against the more traditional gods of the Roman State, emphasizing Mind and Science triumphant over magic and ignorance. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market.
