Discussion of the Konstellations

[Sam G]

I did a quick check, and the "lacy ring" also shows up on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. and f82v.  Actually the illustrator seems to be contrasting it with a smooth ring, which shows up in the same spot in otherwise similar "vessels" that the nymphs are standing in.  It's probably significant in some way but I doubt it has anything to do with conveying the idea that it's a depiction of Aries.