Ancient Roman gold finger ring keeled type garnet gem

This is an ancient Roman gold finger ring of a keeled type, dating to the 3rd century A.D. The ring is of a good size, with a raised round bezel set with a garnet gemstone. The finger ring can be categorized as Henig's (1978) Type VIII, dating from the third century AD. The finger ring is keeled in profile with decorated shoulders. A similar 'keeled' type ring with an intaglio from the Vale of the White Horse is discussed BERK-B279D7. This ring has survived in good excavated condition with no damage or restorations, the gem appears to be original.

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Roman

DATE: c. 3rd century AD

MATERIAL: Gold

RING SIZE:    6   (US)       M  (UK)

SIZE: 21mm x 21mm x 2mm (bezel 8mm x 5mm)

WEIGHT:  3.94 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Cambridgeshire collection, originally from "Mr H. Collection", Northumbria. UK