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The inscription is read as "Pusrakhitasa", meaning "belonging to Pusrakhita" or "protected by the Pushya star". Archaeologists believe the ring’s owner may have belonged to the Vaishya (merchant) caste.
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1 posted on 10/25/2026 7:20:23 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

Very pretty ring.


4 posted on 10/25/2026 7:27:46 AM PDT by telescope115 (Ad Astra, Ad Deum…)
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To: SunkenCiv

One ring to rule them all.


8 posted on 10/25/2026 7:34:46 AM PDT by JoSixChip
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To: SunkenCiv

“Drink more Ovaltine...”

[Someone had to say it...]


12 posted on 10/25/2026 8:38:54 AM PDT by Adder ("A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass.” GW.)
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To: SunkenCiv
Ring #2

Fair amount of bling for a working man.

15 posted on 10/25/2026 9:12:51 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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