Roman Bronze Ring with Geometric Design
Date: c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Weight: 8 grams
Size: 8.25 (U.S.) / Q (U.K.)
History of the Artifact
This Roman bronze ring, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., features a sharply defined navette-shaped bezel engraved with a complex geometric composition. At the centre is a stylised eight-rayed star or rosette, flanked by angled and parallel linework that fills the bezel within a raised border. The design appears to blend both decorative abstraction and potential symbolic intent—possibly functioning as a personal emblem, protective motif, or simplified seal.
The ring is cast in one piece, with an integral hoop that broadens at the shoulders and transitions into the elongated bezel. Its proportions and angular symmetry lend it a distinctly architectural profile, while the surface bears a well-developed green patina with traces of red earthen accretion—evidence of long burial and aging.
Rings of this type were worn widely across the Roman provinces and are often associated with everyday wearers, suggesting access to personalised objects even among modest strata of society. The engraved motif draws on Late Roman decorative traditions that favoured repeated, balanced forms suggestive of celestial or magical themes.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Roman Ring as seen in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
Description
Date: c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Weight: 8 grams
Size: 8.25 (U.S.) / Q (U.K.)
History of the Artifact
This Roman bronze ring, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., features a sharply defined navette-shaped bezel engraved with a complex geometric composition. At the centre is a stylised eight-rayed star or rosette, flanked by angled and parallel linework that fills the bezel within a raised border. The design appears to blend both decorative abstraction and potential symbolic intent—possibly functioning as a personal emblem, protective motif, or simplified seal.
The ring is cast in one piece, with an integral hoop that broadens at the shoulders and transitions into the elongated bezel. Its proportions and angular symmetry lend it a distinctly architectural profile, while the surface bears a well-developed green patina with traces of red earthen accretion—evidence of long burial and aging.
Rings of this type were worn widely across the Roman provinces and are often associated with everyday wearers, suggesting access to personalised objects even among modest strata of society. The engraved motif draws on Late Roman decorative traditions that favoured repeated, balanced forms suggestive of celestial or magical themes.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Roman Ring as seen in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
