Roman Decorated Bronze Finger Ring

Code: 10425

This is a late Roman bronze finger ring, dating to the 4th - 5th century A.D. It is of a polygonal shape, classified as Henig Type IX (or Guiraud type 9a). The ring has 12 faces, each dished and engraved with a saltire cross. These rings are usually inscribed with a protective or magical formula, usually dedicated to a god or for good luck. This example has a nice deep chocolate brown patina, in excellent and wearable condition.

OBJECT: Finger Ring

CULTURE: Roman

DATE: c. 4th - 5th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze

RING SIZE:   8 (US)    Q (UK)

SIZE: 22mm x 4mm

WEIGHT: 2.38 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Z. Janssen Collection, Colchester.