Two very special Roman bronze signet rings. One with a sitting dog with his paw raised. The style/stance is very reminiscent of the Egyptian images of animals from the time of the pharaohs. Given this Egyptian influence, the ring dates back to the 1st century BC when Egypt was important to Rome. And one classically shaped ring with the abbreviation VIC... referring to the goddess Victory. Material: bronze Date: Roman, 1st century BC - 1st century AD. Origin: European Dimensions: diameter 18 mm and 20 mm Condition: good, with the usual signs of wear. Provenance. the seller warrants that he has obtained this item legally. Coming from a Dutch collection, purchased in ca. 2000. previous origin: private collection of 1975 See the pictures for a correct impression. Registered shipping from the Netherlands. Important information: For transportation within the European Union, no export licence is required for this lot. Because of the importance of this object, an export permit must be requested as soon as it is to be shipped outside the European Union. This should be done via the Heritage Inspection of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This can only be done after the auction and may take some time.