1960s Hermes Intaglio Ring
Cool 1960s signet ring with carved chrysoprase intaglio depicting Hermes-Mercury, the Greco Roman messenger god, divine trickster, and thief. The shoulders split five ways, and a 9ct stamp inside the band confirms construction in solid yellow gold.
Hermes was a multifaceted character: the archetypal trickster, the divine messenger, the patron (and idealisation) of youths, he guided souls deep into the earth to the realm of Hades, he was clever, and (pushing both liberalism and anthropomorphism to their extremes) he was a thief - because the Greeks believed that even thieves should have their patron deity.
Era: Vintage, circa 1960
Ring size: P or 7.75 US. Resizeable for £55
Head size: 23.1mm by 17.4mm
Stone: Chrysoprase
Marks: Stamped 9CT
Condition: Great vintage condition
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