A piece of the past, made to be worn Exceptional Roman Bronze Lady's Ring with Lion Motif – Symbol of Virtus & Noble Lineage, ca. 1st–3rd Century AD Object Type: Ring Culture: Roman Empire Date: ca. 1st–3rd Century AD Material: Bronze -Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request (PDF format) -All shipments are sent fully insured -During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner. Dimensions: O: 17.10 mm ± I: 16.30 mm ± Weight: 1.02 g Dimensions are approximate, as the ring has not been reshaped to its original form. Ring Size Conversion Chart EU: 51 US: 5.75 UK: L Description This bronze ring represents a well-preserved example of Roman personal jewellery dating to the 1st–3rd century AD. Its slender hoop, small proportions and elongated oval bezel correspond closely with female ring types documented throughout the Imperial period. The bezel preserves a stylised composition of two lions arranged back-to-back in low relief. In Roman iconography, paired lions symbolised Virtus, strength, vigilance, authority and noble dignity. Symmetrical animal compositions were frequently employed in Roman decorative arts to express balance, protection and continuity, while the lion itself remained one of the Empire's most enduring emblems of power and prestige. Considering the typology of the ring, the paired lion motif may be understood not merely as an ornamental design but as a symbolic expression of status, family identity and enduring protection. Comparable heraldic-style animal arrangements appear throughout Roman glyptic art and jewellery, where mirrored compositions conveyed stability, harmony and the lasting prestige of aristocratic households. The ring retains an exceptional archaeological surface with stable ancient patination and authentic mineral deposits. The remarkable preservation of the bezel allows the paired lion composition to remain clearly legible, a feature becoming increasingly uncommon among surviving Roman bronze rings and one that substantially enhances both its historical significance and collector value. Combining elegant female typology, refined Roman craftsmanship and enduring aristocratic symbolism, this ring constitutes a highly desirable example of Roman Imperial jewellery and an outstanding acquisition for collectors of authentic ancient personal ornaments. Information The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.