{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-corvidus-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bird-eagle-motif-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Corvidus' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 50 \/ US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman cast bronze signet ring, named 'Corvidus,' carries a shallow engraving of a right-facing bird, most likely an eagle, its wing feathers rendered in radiating linear strokes. The wide tapering shoulders terminate in distinctive rounded knobs flanking a circular bezel, a form typical of provincial signets from the Antonine to Severan period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Complete and intact, with multi-layered archaeological patina in malachite green, tenorite black, and cuprite red at the high points; bezel engraving shallow but legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-284-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\u003eBird devices, especially the eagle, were among the most common motifs on Roman signet rings, evoking Jupiter, military identity, and imperial authority. Cast bronze signets like 'Corvidus' were the everyday sealing tools of soldiers, merchants, and provincial citizens across the Empire, pressed into wax to authenticate correspondence and mark ownership. The summary, linear engraving style belongs to the 'incoherent grooves' provincial workshops of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, well documented in the Balkan and Danubian regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Roman signet ring with clear iconography and layered ancient patina, 'Corvidus' offers the collector an ancient Roman signet ring of solid weight and honest wear, wearable, legible, and quietly powerful on the hand.\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":63337288237386,"sku":"R-284-B","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-corvidus-with-engraved-bird-motif-on-circular-bezel-fro-1.jpg?v=1787672534","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-corvidus-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bird-eagle-motif-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}