ANCIENT Greek-Roman Pythagorean Pentagram Star Ring NR! c.300BC greco-roman period RARE Pythagorean ring Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 25 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Washington, District Of Columbia See more about 'ANCIENT Greek-Roman Pythagorean Pentagram Star Ring NR!' Description Browse our IMMEDIATE SHIPPING!   Castle Gates proudly presents this rare and unique:       Ancient Greek-Roman period Pythagorean Pentagram Ring!   This auction shall begin at $1, as we are confident collectors will appreciate the value of this unique and rare item (evaluation $550).      You are bidding on a beautiful and rare Pythagorean Pentagram Star ring. The Pythagorean were thought to enlighten the likes of philosophers and mathematicians such as Plato and Socrates. It was excavated in the Balkans and has been partially cleaned. It is in superb condition considering its age.  (one photo pre-cleaned condition) Item:  Ancient Pythagorean Pentagram Ring Size (modern approximate):  5.5US/16mm Provenance: Balkans Material:  2.79g Bronze Period:  500BC-300BC Condition:  Typical pitting and degradation, cursory cleaning; fully wearable One of the most interesting, fascinating ancient RingsLegal sale in accordance with US and international laws IMMEDIATE SHIPPING With Legal Certificate of Authenticity! Bid With Confidence; We are Members of SQUARE TRADE® "click"    FOR MORE ANTIQUITIES, LOOK INSIDE OUR STORE    "click"     SQUARE TRADESummary of Our Selling Policies                     PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING Rules for All Bidders PaymentAnonymous Bidding ID's 1. 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Published: 30 April, 1989 British Museum Press European jewellery 1840-1940 from the collection of the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim by Fritz Falk Publisher: Antique Collectors Club 2005 The Jewellery of Roman Britain by Catherine Johns UCL PRESS (August 15, 1996) An illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry by Newman, Harold Thames & Hudson; Reissue edition (October, 1994) A History of Jewellery 1100-1870 by Joan Evans Dover Publications (December 1, 1989) Understanding Jewellery Antique Collectors’ Club; 2nd edition Our combined 214 years of enthusiastic antiquity experience at our location enables us to serve you with the highest regard. BID WITH CONFIDENCE Read our policies on the SquareTrade Sealstwithpolicies Place a Bid!