Jewelry and Parures
CORNELIAN HEDGEHOG RING FROM MESOPOTAMIA
CORNELIAN HEDGEHOG RING FROM MESOPOTAMIA
Exclusive Collection: Bijarcheo
Object :
Nº *163
Medium :
Stone
Gold
Dimensions :
WeIght of gold 18 carats: 18.5 g
Provenance :
Ancient Mesopotamia for the hedehog - 2 nd Mill. BC
Bibliography :
Published in "Collecting Masterpieces" Part One by Beryl Cavallini, page 62
Description :
The Bijarchéo Collection is an exclusive trademark of jewellery from Galerie Golconda. Each unique model is crafted using authentic archaeological pieces. Only the most valuable metals such as gold and silver are used so that each piece can be worked in accordance with the traditional methods and manners of ancient jewellery.
Bijarcheo ring in 18 carat gold, with a superb cornelian hedgehog from Mesopotamia 2nd. Mill. B.C. The stone of Philip the Apostle, it is said to fight against infertility, gives courage, fortifies the eyes, soothes liver and kidneys.