Aries (♈) (meaning “ram”) is the first astrological sign in the zodiac, spanning the first 30 degrees of celestial longitude (0°≤ λ <30°). Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this sign from approximately March 20 to April 21 each year. This time duration is exactly the first month of the Solar Hijri calendar (Hamal/Farvardin/Wray). The symbol of the ram is based on the Chrysomallus, the flying ram that provided the Golden Fleece. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples of how Aries has been depicted in Art and Design.
A Zodiac necklace. The bicoloured fancy-link necklace suspending a swivel fob, one side cast to depict the Zodiac symbol for Aries, signed Bulgari, lengths: pendant 3.4cm, necklace 70.0cm, maker’s case
Sold for £ 1,250 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
Medieval earthenware floor tile, lead-glazed; ram. 14thC (late) Made in: Nottingham
Reference: © The Trustees of the British Museum
GOLD PENDANT
Of oval shape, one side depicting Aries the ram, the other the zodiac sign
Metal: 18k yellow gold (tested) Size/Dimensions: 4.2 cm, 2.7 cm at widest point Signature: Cartier Paris Marks: numbered Gross Weight: 32.0 grams
Sold for HKD 25,000 at Christies in 2018
Gold, Diamond and Emerald Aries Pendant, Hammerman Bros. 18 kt., 5 round diamonds ap .85 ct., 3 round emeralds, with maker’s mark, ap. 63.5 dwts.
Sold for $5,000 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2017
Temple St Clair 18K Gold Aries Earrings
18K gold; measures 1 x 5/8 inch; weight 12.24 g. Stamped: 750, maker’s mark
Sold for $400 at Fortuna Auction in 2018
March; Aries American 1911 Artist A. Lenz, Printer Edward H. Mitchell (American, 1867–1932), Publisher Johnston Ayers Co.
Front: COPYRIGHT 1911, JOHNSTON-AYRES CO. Back: divided. Mint. LITHO. EDWARD H. MITCHELL, SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE JOHNSTON-AYRES CO Signed A LENZ
Reference: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Drawing in pencil and watercolour on paper Marks and inscriptions ‘MARCH’ ’18EJP69′ Monogram signature of Edward John Poynter within the date 1869. ‘ARIES’ Refers to the zodiac sign of Aries, represented by the image of a ram (shown underneath). ‘DESIGN FOR SPACE ON / RIGHT-HAND OF LARGE / WINDOW’ ‘REFRESHMENT RO / S.K.M. / JULY 20.1’ Inscription partially missing where edge of paper is torn. Refers to the Refreshment Rooms at the South Kensington Museum, now the V&A. ‘DETAIL / OF BORDER. / FULL SIZE.’ Refers to a detail in the left-hand margin which shows the border design to be used for the tile panel in full size.
Reference: © Victoria and Albert Museum
March Calendar with Swan and Aries in roundels
Reference: The Walters Art Museum
