Ancient Greek Gorgoneion Coin Ring pedestal BLACK AMBER

BLACK AMBER

In mythology there were three Gorgon sisters

This reproduction of the original hand-coloured etching of a magnolia published in 1737 by Georg Dionysius Ehret as part of an album

mystic Nicholas Roerich

In his own artwork

Ancient Greek Gorgoneion Coin Ring pedestal BLACK AMBERAbout the Piece Authentic ancient greek coin depicting the head of the Gorgon set in 18k gold and mounted on a sterling silver band. Size 7 Issuer: Selge, Pisidia Date: circa 350 300 BC. Denomination: Silver Obol The Gorgon face (Gorgoneion) on ancient coins served as an apotropaic symbola powerful, ancient amulet meant to ward off evil, protect the coin's owner from harm, and strike fear into enemies. Because the Gorgon's gaze was notoriously