ROMAN RING, C.100BC-400AD, SIZE 3 1/2 2/14/2023 Made as a thick plate

Made as a thick plate with the decoration incised

Made of aluminum salvaged from ordnance

and probably dating this example to the earlier centuries of the time span

as are all our Viking rings

Some wear from use and light surface texture from burial

ROMAN RING, C.100BC-400AD, SIZE 3 1/2 2/14/2023 Made as a thick plateRare form, identified as Guiraud type 6e with a virtually identical example illustrated in Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 63. Gilt bronze, size 3 , formed as two flat coils with crossed bands evolving as the centers and the opposite ends curled around the band. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Exceptional preservation.