This illustration shows an ancient ring from Korsabad.

Ancient Ring

This illustration shows an ancient ring from Korsabad.

Projection of a circular ring.

Projection of Circular Ring

Projection of a circular ring.

"A vertical rod, generally of iron, with a heavy metallic foot, and a number of metallic rings, of different sizes ... the whole serves to support a retort or other vessel, properly adjusted as to height, over a lamp-flame." -Whitney, 1911

Retort Stand

"A vertical rod, generally of iron, with a heavy metallic foot, and a number of metallic rings,…

Man exercising on the rings.

Rings

Man exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

Boy exercising on the rings.

Rings

Boy exercising on the rings.

The rings or still rings is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts.

Rings

The rings or still rings is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts.

Seals and signets were used at a very early period and often found on rings. Seals were carried by both government officials and private persons, and used as a sort of signature.

Seals

Seals and signets were used at a very early period and often found on rings. Seals were carried by both…

This pedestal vase has a curved body and a flared top with rings on each side of its top.

Pedestal Vase

This pedestal vase has a curved body and a flared top with rings on each side of its top.