Ancient Roman, Empire Silver Ring with Rectangular Bezel
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Roman silver ring with a rectangular bezel dating to the 2nd–4th century AD, in good condition with a broad hoop, dimensions 2.0 × 1.9 cm and weight 3.0 g, provenance Germany from a private collection (acquired 1980) and supplied with a CoA.
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Roman Silver Ring with Rectangular Bezel – 2nd to 4th Century AD
A Roman silver finger ring formed with a broad, slightly irregular hoop expanding toward a prominent rectangular bezel. The flat upper surface is covered with extensive linear wear and fine incised marks, although no clearly identifiable inscription or figurative design remains visible. The substantial bezel and relatively simple construction suggest that the ring may originally have functioned as a personal signet, with its engraved device now largely obscured through prolonged use and surface alteration.
Rings with broad hoops and raised rectangular bezels are documented within the Roman world, including copper-alloy examples associated with the later Imperial period. This example retains a dark grey-brown patina with areas of metallic brightness and extensive age-related surface wear. Based on its morphology, a Roman attribution dating approximately from the 2nd to 4th Century AD is plausible, although the heavily worn bezel prevents a more precise classification.
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 2.0 × 1.9 cm
Weight: 3.0 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 80’s.
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Roman Silver Ring with Rectangular Bezel – 2nd to 4th Century AD
A Roman silver finger ring formed with a broad, slightly irregular hoop expanding toward a prominent rectangular bezel. The flat upper surface is covered with extensive linear wear and fine incised marks, although no clearly identifiable inscription or figurative design remains visible. The substantial bezel and relatively simple construction suggest that the ring may originally have functioned as a personal signet, with its engraved device now largely obscured through prolonged use and surface alteration.
Rings with broad hoops and raised rectangular bezels are documented within the Roman world, including copper-alloy examples associated with the later Imperial period. This example retains a dark grey-brown patina with areas of metallic brightness and extensive age-related surface wear. Based on its morphology, a Roman attribution dating approximately from the 2nd to 4th Century AD is plausible, although the heavily worn bezel prevents a more precise classification.
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 2.0 × 1.9 cm
Weight: 3.0 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
2th to 4th Century AD
Name of object
Silver Ring with Rectangular Bezel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
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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