{"product_id":"roman-bone-ring-numerius-2nd-4th-century-ce-ancient-provincial-jewelry-ring-and-dot-ocelli-carved-artifact","title":"Roman Bone Ring - 'Ocellus' (2nd–4th c. CE) EU 44 \/ US 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis carved bone ring, named 'Ocellus', is an evocative survival from the Roman provinces, dating to the 2nd–4th century CE. Every surface, from the faceted bezel to the tapering shoulders, is covered in dense ring-and-dot ocelli, a motif drilled with a rotary tool by a skilled provincial craftsman. Its dark soil-stained exterior contrasts beautifully with the pale cream bone revealed on the high points of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–4th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bone\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 44 \/ US 3\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally intact with natural mineral staining from long burial; minor edge chipping consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-257-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\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\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\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eBone rings decorated with ring-and-dot ocelli are among the most characteristic personal ornaments of the Roman northwestern provinces, produced in workshops across Britain, Gaul, and the Rhineland. The motif, one of the oldest decorative devices known, carried apotropaic associations and offered a modest but expressive alternative to metal rings for civilian and military populations alike. Such carved bone rings represent a wearable slice of everyday Roman provincial life, rarely surviving in this completeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Ocellus' is an authentic Roman bone ring with documented provenance, a category far scarcer on the market than its metal counterparts. Its dense ocelli decoration and honest patina make it a compelling collector piece of ancient jewelry with genuine archaeological character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790676971850,"sku":"R-257-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/side-view-of-roman-bone-ring-numerius-showing-carved-shoulder-motifs-2.jpg?v=1784790069","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bone-ring-numerius-2nd-4th-century-ce-ancient-provincial-jewelry-ring-and-dot-ocelli-carved-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}