Ancient Roman Bronze Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands - Dextrarum Iunctio Circa 1st-2nd century AD This great bronze ring features a slender band and a flat bezel featuring an oval-shaped red stone intaglio engraved with the clasped hands motif. The clasped hands motif was known as the Dextrarum Iunctio in the Roman world. This motif, depicting two hands clasped together, conveyed themes of unity, partnership, and the forming of alliances. In Roman culture, the gesture represented the joining of right hands as a gesture of agreement, loyalty, or friendship. Dimensions: Diameter 16.1mm; US Size 5 1/2; UK Size K 1/2; weight 2.8g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.