thegetty:The style of this ring was introduced by immigrant Greek goldsmiths from Ionia. Its shape,
thegetty:The style of this ring was introduced by immigrant Greek goldsmiths from Ionia. Its shape, long straight sides and rounded edges, is derived from Egyptian and Phoenician cartouche-shaped rings. What a beautiful meeting of cultures!Winged Lion and Sphinx, 550-500 B.C., Etruscan or Greek, South Italy. J. Paul Getty Museum. -- source link