{"product_id":"bronze-ring-marcellus-3rd-7th-c-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","title":"Bronze Ring 'Marcellus' (3rd-7th c. AD) EU 50\/US 5.25","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eA cast bronze ring with a flat polygonal bezel engraved with simple linear borders. Its modest form and symbolic engraving reflect everyday provincial craftsmanship seen from the Late Roman period through the Migration and Early Byzantine eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eDate: Late Roman to Early Medieval, 3rd–7th Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eCondition: Very good ancient condition with stable patina and visible engraving\u003cbr data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eProvenance: Private European collection, acquired in the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-112-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eSimple engraved bronze rings were widespread across the Roman frontier and into the early medieval world, worn by soldiers, settlers, and rural communities. Their geometric motifs carried basic protective or personal meaning rather than heraldic identity. As styles shifted from Roman to Byzantine and early European traditions, these modest rings remained a constant part of everyday dress, reflecting continuity in local craftsmanship across centuries of cultural transition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53339641545034,"sku":"R-112-B","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_7361.jpg?v=1763314046","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/bronze-ring-marcellus-3rd-7th-c-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}