Ancient Roman Silver Finger Ring Henig Type II

Ancient Roman Silver Finger Ring Henig Type II

Code: 12565

£65.00 Approx $81.56, €75.76
 

This is an ancient Roman silver intaglio ring, dating to the 2nd century AD. The form and decoration of this finger ring fit the Henig Type II classification (Henig 1974, fig. 1). It retains plaster infill that would once have secured an intaglio gem (now missing).

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Roman

DATE: c. 125 - 175 AD

MATERIAL: Silver

RING SIZE:  3 (US)   F (UK)

SIZE: 19.7mm x 23.9mm x 9.8mm (bezel  12.5mm x 9.9mm x 3.7mm)

WEIGHT: 7.05 grams