sculpture
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ancient-mediterranean
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decorative-art
Copyright: Public Domain
This ring, made of shell by an anonymous artist, presents us with a seemingly simple, yet deeply resonant symbol. The ring, an unbroken circle, has been a motif of unity, eternity, and commitment across cultures. From ancient Egypt, where rings symbolized eternal life, to their presence in countless wedding ceremonies as a promise of everlasting love, the circle’s resonance is palpable. The material, shell, adds a layer of meaning, linking us to the ocean, a source of life, mystery, and the subconscious. Shells often appear in art as symbols of pilgrimage, protection, and even fertility. The echo of these symbols, the ring and the shell, reverberates through time, connecting us to primal emotions and shared cultural memories. This unassuming ring, then, becomes a powerful artifact, a tangible link to the endless cycles of human experience, resonating with our deepest, collective psyche.
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