Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze 希少な Digitabulum 指保護リング (No reserve price)

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Rare Roman Imperial Digitabulum Finger Protector Ring

Object Type: Thimble-type finger ring (Digitabulum)
Period: Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st–3rd century AD
Material: Metal alloy (bronze)
Function: Finger protection for sewing and related manual crafts

-Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request before shipment (PDF format)
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-During photography, a warm-toned lighting setup reminiscent of museum display illumination was used to emphasize the object's surface details and historic character in a natural manner.
-The suspension cords, connecting rings, and other display accessories shown in the photographs are used solely for presentation purposes and are not part of the object.

Description
This object can be associated with the digitabulum tradition used in the Roman Imperial period to protect the finger, and represents a functional thimble-type finger ring. Its thick-walled and short cylindrical form indicates a practical design intended to protect the finger against pressure during sewing and similar manual crafts.

Dimensions:
Height: 24.69 mm
Width : 22.68 mm
Outer Width: 18.4 mm
Weight: 25.19 g

Information
The presentation and sales process is conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith. Within this framework, no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form remain unaltered, and only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy.

Given that high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, prospective evaluation should consider the images in conjunction with the stated measurements.

All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may be provided in PDF format.