Ancient Roman Cult Ring (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Wear piece of history, not just jewerly

Cult Ring

Object Type: Cult / Devotional Ring
Period: Late Roman – Early Christian, ca. 4th–6th century AD




Dimensions:
Height : 18.2 mm
Outer Diameter : 18.56 mm
Inner Diameter : 15.5 mm
Weight: 2.88 g

Information
The presentation and sales process is conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith. Within this framework, no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form remain unaltered, and only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy.

Given that high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, prospective evaluation should consider the images in conjunction with the stated measurements.

All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may be provided in PDF format.

Wear piece of history, not just jewerly

Cult Ring

Object Type: Cult / Devotional Ring
Period: Late Roman – Early Christian, ca. 4th–6th century AD




Dimensions:
Height : 18.2 mm
Outer Diameter : 18.56 mm
Inner Diameter : 15.5 mm
Weight: 2.88 g

Information
The presentation and sales process is conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith. Within this framework, no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form remain unaltered, and only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy.

Given that high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, prospective evaluation should consider the images in conjunction with the stated measurements.

All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may be provided in PDF format.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
ca. 4th–6th century AD
Name of object
Cult Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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