Roman Bronze Ring Key toussianpeople 000–6000 B

000–6000 B

Both pins exhibit a fine

Almond-shaped eyes and an open mouth create an intense

Bura ceramics are renowned for their anthropomorphic urns

Song or Jin Dynasty

Roman Bronze Ring Key toussianpeople 000–6000 BRoman Empire, c. 100200 AD An absolutely fascinating example of Roman ingenuity, this bronze ring key combines practicality and elegance in a single object. The piece comprises a circular finger ring from which projects an angled key shaft terminating in a rectangular bit with carefully cut notches, designed to operate a small lock mechanism. Ring keys are among the most distinctive forms of Roman personal accessories, reflecting both the