{"product_id":"late-roman-bronze-ring-fabia-4th-7th-c-ad-eu-55-us-7-5","title":"Late Roman Bronze Ring 'Fabia' (4th-7th c. AD) EU 55\/US 7.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic bronze alloy finger ring, named \"Fabia,\" dates from the transitional era between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (ca. 4th–7th century AD). The ring features a flat, broad band and an almond-shaped, slightly convex bezel, engraved with concentric circle (“eye-dot”) motifs. Such designs were popular as protective and good luck symbols throughout Roman and early medieval Europe, and sometimes symbolized coins or solar wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze alloy (high copper content) with natural, stable patina\u003cbr\u003eDate: Late Roman to Early Medieval, ca. 4th–7th century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well preserved, with age-consistent patina and signs of wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Originates from a Private Belgian collection, acquired in the 1960s.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-60-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis ring is preserved in its original, untouched state, with authentic ancient patina. Professional restoration is available upon request—reviving the bronze’s detail as it would have appeared when new, while maintaining historical integrity. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eConcentric circle (“eye-dot”) patterns were highly popular apotropaic motifs in Late Roman and Early Medieval jewelry. Rings like this were worn as personal amulets or status symbols and illustrate the artistic continuity from Roman craftsmanship into the early medieval world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51329992556874,"sku":"R-R-60-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_7132.jpg?v=1753257105","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/late-roman-bronze-ring-fabia-4th-7th-c-ad-eu-55-us-7-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}