Lot 1443
Gold Hercules Knot Ring, ca. 1st Century AD. This beautifully intricate ring is called a knot of Hercules or marriage knot. It is a strong knot created by two intertwined ropes of gold. It originated as a healing charm in ancient Egypt, however is it best known from Greece and Rome as a protective amulet, most notably as a wedding symbol. Extremely fine. Measures: 1.5 ring size; Weighs: 3.8 gm.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $750 |
