{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-catulla-1st-3rd-c-ce-navette-bezel","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Catulla' (ca. 1st–3rd c. CE) EU 52 \/ US 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman bronze ring named 'Catulla', with a relief ring-and-dot bezel, formerly enamelled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA raised annulus and outer navette rim enclose recessed fields and a central pit. The ring was originally filled with enamel, which no longer survives; its broad hoop has ribbed or faceted surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 1st–3rd c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Even brown and green patina with orange patches on the hoop; bezel relief softened by wear, rim and annulus still crisp; champlevé cell empty of its original enamel, the hoop intact\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-630-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 comparison with Roman navette forms rests on the cast bezel, broad hoop and concentric relief device. The object was originally filled with enamel, which no longer survives. Raised rims and an annulus separate the recessed fields, recording the structure of the former decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe raised annulus and navette rim preserve the structure of the formerly enamelled bezel.\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":63875014852938,"sku":"CR-630-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-catulla-with-pointed-oval-bezel-and-concentric-ring-and-dot-re-1.jpg?v=1791634242","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-catulla-1st-3rd-c-ce-navette-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}