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Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring

Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Outer diameter: 23 mm
Condition: Good condition.

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 798
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.

Background Information:

This bronze finger ring dates to the Roman Imperial period and is distinguished by its conical, knop-shaped bezel with a small rounded finial above a moulded collar. This architectural form is characteristic of decorative Roman jewellery and reflects the geometric designs favoured during the early Imperial era.

Finger rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments by both men and women. While many Roman rings carried engraved bezels or gemstones, others, such as this example, relied on their sculptural form and carefully modelled silhouette for visual impact. Such rings were suitable for everyday wear while also reflecting the owner's appreciation for contemporary Roman craftsmanship.

The ring was cast in bronze using established lost-wax casting techniques and subsequently finished by hand. The moulded collar beneath the bezel and the balanced proportions demonstrate the skill of Roman metalworkers, whose workshops supplied jewellery throughout the Empire. Comparable examples have been recovered from settlements, military sites, villas, and cemeteries across Britain, Gaul, Germania, and the Danubian provinces, illustrating the widespread popularity of this ring form.

Dating to the 1st–2nd century A.D., the ring belongs to the height of the Roman Imperial period, when bronze jewellery was widely produced and traded through extensive commercial networks linking the provinces. Rings of this quality formed part of everyday dress while remaining durable enough for long-term use.

This piece provides a direct and tangible connection to the ancient Roman world, where finger rings were an integral part of daily life and reflected both personal adornment and the refined traditions of Roman bronze craftsmanship.