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 - Fine Roman Ring C.2nd-mid 4th C.AD, Size 8 1/2 (7812825776302)
 - Fine Roman Ring C.2nd-mid 4th C.AD, Size 8 1/2 (7812825776302)
 - Fine Roman Ring C.2nd-mid 4th C.AD, Size 8 1/2 (7812825776302)
 - Fine Roman Ring C.2nd-mid 4th C.AD, Size 8 1/2 (7812825776302)

Fine Roman Ring C.2nd-mid 4th C.AD, Size 8 1/2

J0157

Regular price $96.00 Sale

Size 8 1/2, gilt bronze with 3.4mm ridged face band flaring to the shoulders. Oval bezel with flat face inscribed with abstracted hippocampus, the mythological sea monster with the fore part of a horse and rear half of elongated aquatic form. See Ancient Rings p.80 for two ADditional examples. Possibly a signet ring. Crisp preservation with light surface texture from burial. Small original casting flaw as made and used, the 24karat gold surface restored. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.