Data sheet
| Article group | Rings |
| Gender | For Him or Her |
| Depiction | Dolphins |
| Historic Period | Era: Minoan & Mycenean |
| Material | Solid Sterling Silver |
| Ring facet height | 16 mm (5⁄8in) |
| Ring facet width | 15 mm (19⁄32in) |
| Ring band width | 4 mm (05⁄32in) |
More info
From Knossos to Santorini, in all parts of the known Minoan civilization and across the Aegean sea, art-work featuring dolphins is considered as some of the most characteristic of Minoan culture. The peace-loving Minoans considered the dolphin as a highly sacred animal and frequently depicted the playful interaction between man and dolphin.
This ring is an intaglio ring, meaning that the carving is inwards and will make a positive seal or signet impression if pressed in wax.