Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Ring with Glass-Paste Setting (No reserve price)
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Late Roman bronze ring with a glass-paste setting, dating to the 3rd–5th century AD, with a solid circular hoop and a raised circular bezel, dimensions 2.1 × 1.8 cm and weight 2.4 g, in regular condition, acquired from a German private collection (assembled during the 1980s) and supplied with a CoA in 2026.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Glass-Paste Setting – 3rd to 5th Century AD
A Late Roman bronze finger ring formed with a solid circular hoop expanding into broad shoulders and a raised circular bezel. The bezel retains a domed setting, probably made of dark glass paste, secured by four irregular claw-like projections integrated into the surrounding mount. The inset is heavily worn and mineralised, preventing identification of any original engraved motif. This combination of a substantial cast hoop, elevated bezel and retained glass-paste insert is characteristic of personal rings produced during the later Roman period. The surface displays extensive age-related wear, mineral deposits and a pale brown archaeological patina with isolated darker areas.
Material: Bronze and possible glass paste
Dimensions: 2.1 × 1.8 cm
Weight: 2.4 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 80’s.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Glass-Paste Setting – 3rd to 5th Century AD
A Late Roman bronze finger ring formed with a solid circular hoop expanding into broad shoulders and a raised circular bezel. The bezel retains a domed setting, probably made of dark glass paste, secured by four irregular claw-like projections integrated into the surrounding mount. The inset is heavily worn and mineralised, preventing identification of any original engraved motif. This combination of a substantial cast hoop, elevated bezel and retained glass-paste insert is characteristic of personal rings produced during the later Roman period. The surface displays extensive age-related wear, mineral deposits and a pale brown archaeological patina with isolated darker areas.
Material: Bronze and possible glass paste
Dimensions: 2.1 × 1.8 cm
Weight: 2.4 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 80’s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
3rd to 5th Century AD
Name of object
Ring with Glass-Paste Setting
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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