Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Ape Head – Wisdom of Thoth (No reserve price)

Early Roman bronze ring with a monkey head A small sculpture to wear on the hand: this Early Roman bronze ring stands out for its expressive monkey head. The rounded ears, pronounced snout, and sculptural form give the piece a powerful character. The motif evokes the Egyptian artistic tradition around Thoth, in which the baboon was associated with wisdom and writing. This association lends the ring a distinctive symbolic aura of wisdom and vigilance. A characterful Roman piece of jewelry that stands out for its figurative form and refined, small size. Material: Bronze Period: Ancient Roman Width: 2 cm Length: 2.7 cm Weight: 2.34 g

Estimate:£169.23

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