Ancient Greek Mycenaean Bronze Ring Depicting a Warrior with a Spear – 4th–2nd Century BCE

The object presents military iconography characteristic of ancient Greek art, with the representation of a warrior armed with a spear, universal symbol of courage and combat in Hellenic culture.

The main face of the ring presents a warrior holding a spear, finely engraved in bronze according to Greek artisanal techniques of the period.

The description mentions no specific decoration on the reverse of the ring.

Flan and edge

The object measures 22 mm by 24 mm, typical dimensions for a ring of this period. The broken state testifies to its antiquity and use.

Bronze ring measuring 22 x 24 mm, presenting an altered state of conservation with breakage, reflecting its authenticity and venerable age.

This ring fits into the ancient Greek tradition of the 4th to 2nd century BCE, a period marked by the importance of warrior representations as symbols of protection and social identity.

The object illustrates the skill of Greek artisans in crafting jewelry with military character, testifying to the importance of warrior values in Hellenic society.

Established provenance from an old Dutch private collection, formed before the 1990s, guaranteeing the authenticity and legality of the acquisition.