Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with Griffin Motif (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  € 200 - € 250
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Bronze seal ring from the Early Roman period (1st–4th century AD) featuring a griffin motif, measuring 24.5 mm wide, 19 mm long and weighing 5.80 g, in good, original condition.

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Late Roman bronze signet ring with griffin motif
This bronze ring bears a powerful symbol: the griffin, uniting the strength of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. A mythical guardian that evokes protection, vigilance, and authority.
The motif presents us with a Roman owner who wished to wear these qualities on his hand. His identity remains unknown, but his ring still speaks to the imagination.
The griffin later also found a place in Christian art and church decoration, where its dual form is linked to the human and divine nature of Christ. An ancient motif with a rich history of meanings.
Width: 24.5 mm
Length: 19 mm
Weight: 5.80 g

Late Roman bronze signet ring with griffin motif
This bronze ring bears a powerful symbol: the griffin, uniting the strength of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle. A mythical guardian that evokes protection, vigilance, and authority.
The motif presents us with a Roman owner who wished to wear these qualities on his hand. His identity remains unknown, but his ring still speaks to the imagination.
The griffin later also found a place in Christian art and church decoration, where its dual form is linked to the human and divine nature of Christ. An ancient motif with a rich history of meanings.
Width: 24.5 mm
Length: 19 mm
Weight: 5.80 g

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-4th Century AD.
Name of object
Signet Ring with Griffin Motif
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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Objects sold
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