Name: Bactrian Gold Seal Ring with Red Glass Garnet - 2nd to 4th Century CE | Kushan Empire Relic
Brand: Exclusive Collectibles
SKU: 100012
Price: 358.0 USD
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Bactrian Gold Seal Ring with Red Glass Garnet - 2nd to 4th Century CE | Kushan Empire Relic

$358.00

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Estimated time period from 100CE to 300CE
Size is 15 mm and weight is 0.52 g

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Embrace the mystery of the ancient world with this Bactrian gold seal ring, featuring a radiant red glass garnet. This ring combines a modern band with an authentic garnet and encasing from the Kushan Empire, dating back to the 2nd to 4th Century CE. A true confluence of antiquity and continuity.

This Bactrian gold seal ring presents a unique blend of past and present. While the band is modern, the centerpiece—a red glass garnet stone and its gold encasing—hails from the storied Kushan Empire, an era celebrated for its diverse cultural influences and rich artistic expressions.

The garnet stone, measuring 15mm in diameter and with a total weight of 0.515 grams, is not only striking for its vibrant color but also for its historical significance. Red glass was often used in antiquity as a substitute for precious stones and carries with it the essence of ancient craftsmanship and style. The gold encasing around the garnet showcases the advanced metalworking skills of the period, indicative of a sophisticated society that valued beauty and intricacy.

Seal rings were traditionally used to stamp wax on documents and parcels, serving as a signature of authority and identity. The presence of this garnet in a seal ring suggests its owner was a person of status, likely involved in administrative or official capacities within the Kushan Empire.

The ring comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring the historical components' genuineness. Its condition is good, indicating careful preservation through the ages. Before becoming available for collection, it resided within a private UK collection, having been collected before the pivotal year of 1970, and was later part of the A&O Gallery.

Asia, Bactria, Garnet, Gold, Indus Valley, Jewelry, Kushan, Ring, Wearable

The Bactrian Gold Seal Ring's red glass garnet is set within a lustrous gold encasing, highlighting the artistry and material value that characterized jewelry of the Kushan period. The modern gold band ensures the preservation and continued use of the ancient gemstone, blending contemporary craftsmanship with historic elements. The ring's small size and delicate weight suggest it may have been used for personal adornment or for sealing correspondence, a common practice of the time. This unique fusion of old and new makes the ring a captivating piece for collectors, combining historical significance with wearable art.