{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-cassia-1st-4th-c-ce-navette-bezel","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Cassia' (ca. 1st–4th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman bronze ring named 'Cassia', with a relief ring-and-bosses device on a pointed-oval bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA raised central annulus is surrounded by four rounded bosses and a rim following the pointed-oval bezel. The cast relief stands above the field; angular shoulders step down to the hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 1st–4th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark earthen patina with pale encrustation across the bezel field; the raised bosses softened by wear but intact; hoop complete with a shallow step at the shoulder junction\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-603-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has been cleaned, but the patina has been left intact. 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\u003eThe supplied typological comparison is with a related Roman navette form illustrated in El legado de Hefesto. The pointed-oval bezel and angular shoulders carry a raised ring-and-bosses device cast with the ring. The visible ornament is relief, with positive forms standing above the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central annulus and four surrounding bosses give the navette bezel its balanced relief composition.\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":63874995683658,"sku":"CR-603-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-cassia-with-navette-bezel-and-cast-ring-and-dot-motif-three-qu-1.jpg?v=1791633777","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-cassia-1st-4th-c-ce-navette-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}