Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Abstract geometric motif - 30 mm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze ring with a plain bezel, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, 30 mm in height, from a private collection in the Netherlands.
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"Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Plain Bezel
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 30 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European 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 the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 657
The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze ring with plain bezel 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 broad circular bezel with a worn surface, the original decoration having become largely obscured through centuries of use and burial. Although any engraved motif is no longer clearly visible, the form is characteristic of Roman finger rings produced during the Early Imperial period.
Bronze rings were among the most common items of personal adornment in the Roman world and were worn by men and women across a wide range of social classes. Depending on their design, they could serve as simple jewellery, symbols of personal identity, or signet rings used to impress seals into wax for securing documents and goods. Plain-bezel examples such as this often originally carried engraved decoration that has been lost through wear.
Roman bronze rings were manufactured by skilled craftsmen using established casting techniques, followed by careful finishing and, where required, engraving of the bezel. Such jewellery was produced throughout the Empire and traded across large distances, reaching regions such as present-day Germany, France, Britain, and the Netherlands.
"Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Plain Bezel
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 30 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European 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 the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 657
The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze ring with plain bezel 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 broad circular bezel with a worn surface, the original decoration having become largely obscured through centuries of use and burial. Although any engraved motif is no longer clearly visible, the form is characteristic of Roman finger rings produced during the Early Imperial period.
Bronze rings were among the most common items of personal adornment in the Roman world and were worn by men and women across a wide range of social classes. Depending on their design, they could serve as simple jewellery, symbols of personal identity, or signet rings used to impress seals into wax for securing documents and goods. Plain-bezel examples such as this often originally carried engraved decoration that has been lost through wear.
Roman bronze rings were manufactured by skilled craftsmen using established casting techniques, followed by careful finishing and, where required, engraving of the bezel. Such jewellery was produced throughout the Empire and 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 Abstract geometric motif
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
30 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.
