Antique Greco-Roman Silver Ring with Griffin.  Gryphon etched. Sabac Serbia

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A stunning ancient replica of a Greco-Roman silver ring.

 Acquired from a Greek antique shop in Sabac Serbia.  According to the owner, it was handcrafted in the mid- to late- 1800s in a small silver foundry in Acharnes, on the outskirts of Athens.

 A lot of history here.  The flatness of the traditional round finger ring has a story of “ancient adaptability” for silver jewelry.  The reading on this ring is 7 US . .  but being oval, it is “adaptable” both larger or smaller.