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Code: 10869
This is an ancient Roman silver finger ring, dating to the 2nd - 3rd century AD. The ring is designed to represent two joined rings, possibly indicative of a marriage ring (which had a variety of forms throughout the Roman period). It is a nice example in good excavated condition.
OBJECT: Intaglio Ring
CULTURE: Roman
DATE: c. 2nd - 3rd century AD
MATERIAL: Silver
RING SIZE: 5 1/2 (US) L (UK)
SIZE: 19mm x 22mm x 2mm (bezel 10mm x 8mm x 2mm)
WEIGHT: 4.69 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection.