Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Ring-and-dot motif - 20 mm
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Ancient Roman bronze ring with a ring-and-dot motif, dating to the 1st–2nd century A.D., in good condition and measuring 20 mm in height, authenticated as original, acquired from Privécollectie in the Netherlands in 2026 from a private collection dating to 1990.
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"Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 20 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside theopean Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within theopean Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 670
The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze ring with ring-and-dot motif from a private collector, N.N.
The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring features a large oval bezel decorated with multiple ring-and-dot motifs arranged across its surface. The ring-and-dot design was one of the most widespread decorative patterns in Roman metalwork, appearing on jewellery, military fittings, horse harnesses, furniture mounts, and domestic objects throughout the Empire. Its repeated circular motifs created a balanced geometric composition that was both decorative and instantly recognisable.
Bronze finger rings such as this were worn by men and women from a broad range of Roman society. While some rings served as personal seals or carried engraved gemstones, many examples relied solely on moulded ornamentation. The carefully executed ring-and-dot decoration reflects the Roman appreciation for simple yet effective geometric designs that could be reproduced efficiently by skilled craftsmen.
Produced by casting in bronze, rings of this type formed part of an organised manufacturing tradition supplying both civilian and military markets. Comparable examples have been recovered from settlements, villas, military forts, and cemeteries across the Roman Empire. Such jewellery was traded across large distances, reaching regions such as present-day Germany, France, Britain, and the Netherlands."
"Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 20 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside theopean Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within theopean Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 670
The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze ring with ring-and-dot motif from a private collector, N.N.
The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring features a large oval bezel decorated with multiple ring-and-dot motifs arranged across its surface. The ring-and-dot design was one of the most widespread decorative patterns in Roman metalwork, appearing on jewellery, military fittings, horse harnesses, furniture mounts, and domestic objects throughout the Empire. Its repeated circular motifs created a balanced geometric composition that was both decorative and instantly recognisable.
Bronze finger rings such as this were worn by men and women from a broad range of Roman society. While some rings served as personal seals or carried engraved gemstones, many examples relied solely on moulded ornamentation. The carefully executed ring-and-dot decoration reflects the Roman appreciation for simple yet effective geometric designs that could be reproduced efficiently by skilled craftsmen.
Produced by casting in bronze, rings of this type formed part of an organised manufacturing tradition supplying both civilian and military markets. Comparable examples have been recovered from settlements, villas, military forts, and cemeteries across the Roman Empire. Such jewellery was traded across large distances, reaching regions such as present-day Germany, France, Britain, and the Netherlands."
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Ring-and-dot motif
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
