Cow engraved ring

*** Cow engraved ring ***
Finger size approximately 62
Weight 14.27 grams
The price is 45,500 baht.

           The cow image carved on the ring is not just an artistic pattern, but also carries a profound meaning that is connected to power, sacredness, and fertility. Archaeological evidence has found rings carved with cow patterns in important treasure troves of Thailand. One of the places where ancient rings were discovered is the Wat Ratchaburana crypt in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, where valuable treasures were hidden inside a sacred prang. Although it is not clear that all of the discovered rings have cow patterns directly, it is an indication that people in that era valued jewelry that reflects beliefs and status because cows are animals that have been associated with agriculture and wealth since ancient times. The appearance of a mother and child cow is a symbol of continuity of life, fertility, and the inheritance of wealth from generation to generation. In Indian beliefs, the sacred cow (Kon Nandi) is the vehicle of Lord Shiva. There is also a belief in Kamathan (a magical cow that brings wealth), which is related to fertility. In astrology, cows are related to the Taurus zodiac sign, which represents stability, diligence, and wealth fortune. They are also related to the Year of the Ox according to the Thai calendar, which means a person with a patient, firm, and wealthy personality. If considered in terms of amulets, the mother and child cow ring may be a good luck charm. Enhances stability and attracts prosperity to the wearer.

From these beliefs, a ring engraved with the shape of a cow is not just an ordinary accessory, but a symbol of good fortune and an amulet that helps to enhance the power of stability for the owner. It may be an amulet that the wearer carries with them to attract prosperity or a symbol of the status of the upper class that is associated with power and wealth.

It can be said that the cow ring is a symbol of the belief that is deeply rooted in the way of life of the people in the past. Cows are both guardians, vehicles of the gods, and represent the land and fertility. At the same time, the art of carving cow patterns on the ring also reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient goldsmiths who created valuable works of art...