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Ancient Roman Silver Finger Ring Keeled Type

£200.00 Approx $252.21, €233.37

Code: 10406



This is an ancient Roman silver finger ring of a keeled type, dating to the 3rd century A.D. The ring is of a good size, with a plain bezel and decorated shoulders. A similar 'keeled' type ring in silver is further discussed at GLO-8C3E10. This example has been formed from a rod of silver, the terminals hammered and flattened, curled around and joined together to form the bezel. The line in the centre of the bezel is not a crack, but where both terminals form an overlapped join. It is still quite solid and without movement. This may have originally been covered over with a raised rim to hold a gemstone or intaglio. It is a great-looking piece, robust and perfectly wearable today with consideration!

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Roman

DATE: c. 3rd century AD

MATERIAL: Silver

RING SIZE:    7  (US)       O  (UK)

SIZE: 20mm x 24mm x 4mm (bezel 16mm x 11mm)

WEIGHT:  7.5 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. private collection, Essex.