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Chevalière – The Grim Reaper (Grim Reaper) – Psychopomp –...

Signet Ring – The Grim Reaper (Grim Reaper) – Psychopomp – Passage to the Beyond. Signet ring anthropomorphic representing the famous Grim Reaper (Grim Reaper), finely worked in relief on the plate, accompanied by sculpted décor on the shoulders of the band. Its gothic style and dark patina reinforce the mysterious and timeless character of this collectible ring. In Western traditions and popular imagination, the Grim Reaper is the personification of Death. Appearing at the end of the Middle Ages following the great plague outbreaks, he is generally depicted with the features of a skeleton cloaked in a long hooded cape, holding a scythe intended to symbolize the harvesting of human lives, much like a harvest that gathers wheat. In several esoteric and folk traditions, he is regarded as a psychopomp, that is, a guide charged with escorting the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. His role is not to cause death, but to lead the dead after their last breath. Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 21 mm Inner diameter: 21.6 mm Size: FR 68, US 12.5, DE 21 1/4, UK Z Weight: 21.79 g Silver alloy. A presentation case will be included. Notes The Grim Reaper has become one of the most famous representations of death in Western culture. His image recalls the fragility of human existence and the inevitability of fate. In medieval art, he is part of the Memento Mori tradition, an invitation to reflect on the brevity of life and the need to live with wisdom. His scythe symbolizes the eternal cycle of life and death, while his long black cape evokes the mystery surrounding the passage to the unknown. According to popular beliefs, he appears quietly at the moment life ends to accompany the soul on its final journey. This psychopomp role brings him closer to other mythological figures such as Charon in Greek mythology, Anubis in ancient Egypt, or the Ankou in Breton traditions. Today, the Grim Reaper remains a powerful symbol for reflecting on mortality, destiny, and the perpetual cycle of life. Please take the attached detailed photos into account for a better impression. Will be carefully packaged with UPS shipping for the EU. For shipments to France and non-EU destinations, Colissimo will be used. Grouped shipping costs are applied in the same sale.
Schätzpreis:€120
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