"Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring Culture / Period: Ancient Roman Date / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D. Material: Bronze Dimensions: Outside diameter: 22 mm Condition: Good condition No shipping outside theopean 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 theopean Union before placing a bid. Provenance information: Object Registration ID: 696 The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze finger ring from a private collector, N.N. The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s. According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s. 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 features a broad oval bezel with a plain, unengraved surface. Rings of this type were among the most common forms of personal jewellery in the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. While some examples carried engraved devices or gemstones, many were left plain, allowing them to function as simple ornaments or, in some cases, to receive an engraved design at a later date. Bronze rings were worn throughout Roman society by men and women alike. They served as everyday personal adornments and could also express social identity, commemorate relationships, or simply reflect contemporary fashion. Their practical construction made them suitable for daily use across all levels of Roman life, from towns and military settlements to rural communities. The ring was cast in bronze and finished by hand, producing a durable object with a smoothly formed bezel and sturdy hoop. Such rings were manufactured in specialised workshops throughout the Roman Empire and circulated widely through established commercial and military networks, reaching regions such as present-day Germany, France, Britain, and the Netherlands. Dating to the height of the Roman Imperial period, this example reflects the standardised craftsmanship and everyday material culture of the ancient world. It forms a tangible connection to Roman daily life, where finger rings of this kind were worn as practical and personal possessions by countless individuals across the Empire."