Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament - 0 mm (No reserve price)
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This good-condition Ancient Roman bronze finger ring, dated to the 1st–2nd century A.D., has a protective ring-and-dot ornament with seven motifs.
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Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st - 2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outside diameter: 21 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: 844
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament from R.N. in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The previous owner, R.N. from Rotterdam (the Netherlands), did not provide information regarding when the object entered the collection.
According to the previous owner, no information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring dates to the 1st–2nd century AD and features a broad rectangular bezel decorated with seven ring-and-dot motifs. This geometric ornament was one of the most widespread decorative elements in the Roman provinces, appearing on jewellery, military fittings, horse harness equipment, and domestic objects throughout the Empire.
Although primarily decorative, the repeated ring-and-dot pattern may also have carried an apotropaic, or protective, significance. Circular motifs symbolising the eye were widely employed in Roman material culture to ward off misfortune and the evil eye, making them especially appropriate for personal ornaments worn daily on the body.
Bronze rings such as this were affordable personal possessions worn by civilians and soldiers alike. Unlike gold or silver examples reserved for the wealthiest members of society, bronze rings were accessible across a broad section of the Roman population and often served both as adornment and as expressions of personal identity.
The ring was cast and carefully finished by specialised craftsmen working within the highly organised metalworking industry of the Roman Empire. Similar examples are known from settlements, forts, and towns throughout the Roman provinces, particularly in Germania Inferior, Gaul, and Britannia, reflecting the widespread popularity of this distinctive decorative style.
Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament
Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st - 2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outside diameter: 21 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: 844
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament from R.N. in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The previous owner, R.N. from Rotterdam (the Netherlands), did not provide information regarding when the object entered the collection.
According to the previous owner, no information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.
Background Information:
This cast bronze finger ring dates to the 1st–2nd century AD and features a broad rectangular bezel decorated with seven ring-and-dot motifs. This geometric ornament was one of the most widespread decorative elements in the Roman provinces, appearing on jewellery, military fittings, horse harness equipment, and domestic objects throughout the Empire.
Although primarily decorative, the repeated ring-and-dot pattern may also have carried an apotropaic, or protective, significance. Circular motifs symbolising the eye were widely employed in Roman material culture to ward off misfortune and the evil eye, making them especially appropriate for personal ornaments worn daily on the body.
Bronze rings such as this were affordable personal possessions worn by civilians and soldiers alike. Unlike gold or silver examples reserved for the wealthiest members of society, bronze rings were accessible across a broad section of the Roman population and often served both as adornment and as expressions of personal identity.
The ring was cast and carefully finished by specialised craftsmen working within the highly organised metalworking industry of the Roman Empire. Similar examples are known from settlements, forts, and towns throughout the Roman provinces, particularly in Germania Inferior, Gaul, and Britannia, reflecting the widespread popularity of this distinctive decorative style.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Name of object
Finger Ring with Protective Ring-and-Dot Ornament
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
0 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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.
