08-18-2013, 04:40 AM
Thanks to all,
To Mark,
The ring has the symbol facing correctly as found in the ancient Roman context, including soldier tunics and villa floor mosaics. It's not an intaglio wax-sealing ring, but rather made from a bronze coin. The symbol may represent a chariot wheel rolling from east to west, but maybe not. I wear it all the time and I deal with the public. The other day, a lady said, "Tell me about your ring." I gave her its history, and she answered that it was also an American Indian symbol.
It's a shame that-- even here on RAT with its knowledgeable membership-- this auspicious symbol cannot be mentioned by its original Sanskrit name.
To Mark,
The ring has the symbol facing correctly as found in the ancient Roman context, including soldier tunics and villa floor mosaics. It's not an intaglio wax-sealing ring, but rather made from a bronze coin. The symbol may represent a chariot wheel rolling from east to west, but maybe not. I wear it all the time and I deal with the public. The other day, a lady said, "Tell me about your ring." I gave her its history, and she answered that it was also an American Indian symbol.
It's a shame that-- even here on RAT with its knowledgeable membership-- this auspicious symbol cannot be mentioned by its original Sanskrit name.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
