{"product_id":"achaemenid-empire-serpent-headed-silver-ring-c-530-to-350-bce-ancient-middle-east","title":"Achaemenid Empire, Serpent Headed Silver Ring - c. 530 to 350 BCE - Ancient Middle East","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hh-backorder-notice\" data-hh-notice=\"small-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our shipment of small display boxes has been delayed. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall display boxes are currently out of stock and are expected to arrive around October 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still \u003cstrong\u003epre-order items that include a small display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e These items will \u003cstrong\u003enot ship until the display boxes arrive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders receive $5 off each delayed item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-stock items in the same order will ship immediately as usual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes glass top display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver ring dates back to the Achaemenid Empire, and features the heads of two serpents facing each other. It is in excellent condition and could potentially even be wearable. However, this is never something we can recommend with ancient jewelry, due to the risk of damage as well as harmful additives like lead possibly being present in the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelry with snake headed terminals such as this are well documented in museum collections around the world. A museum quality example can be found in the digital galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, though theirs is a slightly later Seleucid piece from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rings measure approximately 25mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Map of the Achaemenid empire\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Achaemenid_Empire_500_BCE.jpg?v=1707950807\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Map source)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Achaemenid Empire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE, the empire marked the first great Persian Empire and became one of the largest empires in history. Stretching from the Indus Valley to the Balkans, it encompassed various cultures, religions, and languages, and thrived under the principles of tolerance and efficient administrative systems. After about two centuries, the empire's decline began with a series of revolts and was hastened by the ambitious conquests of Alexander the Great in the late 4th century BCE. Within a relatively short span, the mighty Achaemenid Empire crumbled, making way for the rise of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Include display case (+$0.00)","offer_id":67581925097549,"sku":"qat1791343273395","price":197.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No display - just the coin and certificate\/info card (save $15.00 each)","offer_id":67581925130317,"sku":"gdh1791343273396","price":185.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0775\/0989\/files\/achaemenid-empire-serpent-headed-silver-ring---c-530-to-350-bce---ancient-middle_1.jpg?v=1791343280","url":"https:\/\/www.neatcorner.shop\/products\/achaemenid-empire-serpent-headed-silver-ring-c-530-to-350-bce-ancient-middle-east","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}