ROMAN KEY RING, 1st-3rd CENTURY AD, SIZE 9
B2943
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$130.00
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Iron with large raised rectangular projection (bit), transversely keyed to allow operation of a lock mechanism. Small, size 9 for man or woman. These rings were made to operate the locks on jewelry boxes and wearing such rings was a status symbol, implying that the wearer owned such a box. Accordingly, some were made and worn, when no jewelry box existed. Stable excavated condition.