ძველი ქართული გლიპტიკის ინტერრეგიონალური ფენომენი: ლითონის ფარაკიანი ბეჭდების ინტერდისციპლინური კვლევა

The subject of this dissertation is a distinct group of glyptic artifacts - specifically, metal finger rings (gold, silver, and bronze) that were widespread in the territory of Georgia
from the late 6 th century BCE to the 2nd century BCE.
The distinctive style of these rings, along with their sudden appearance and rapid spread throughout Georgia, is of particular interest to scholars. Several notable studies have
been dedicated to the research of finger rings; however, these items have never become a subject of interdisciplinary research. Furthermore, over the last decade, as a result of
archaeological investigations of the cemeteries dating to the Classical and the early Hellenistic periods, the number of metal finger rings discovered within the territory of
Georgia has risen significantly. Therefore, it became necessary and important to study the accumulated materials.
This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of metal finger rings discovered within the territory of Georgia, encompassing their typological, chronological, and iconographic classification in consideration of their archaeological and cultural contexts. Additionally, the research seeks to determine the chemical composition of the
metals used in their manufacture to assess the possible provenance of the finger rings. The dissertation employs both analytical-interpretative and empirical research methods.
The present study is significant not only for the investigation of the development of glyptic art in Georgia but also for the broader history of the development of this particular branch of artistic craftsmanship.