{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-grypho-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-griffin-bezel-provincial-jewelry-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Grypho' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze signet ring, named 'Grypho', carries a small rectangular bezel engraved with a winged quadruped, most likely a griffin caught in mid-stride. The tapering D-section hoop, decorated with softly incised shoulders, and the variegated black-and-green patina place it firmly within the Roman provincial tradition of the 3rd–5th century CE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched ancient surface with tenorite black, malachite green, and destannified pale bronze; engraving legible, wear consistent with use\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-268-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\u003eSmall cast bronze signets of this form were produced in large numbers across the eastern Roman provinces, from the Balkans to western Anatolia, serving soldiers, merchants, and citizens alike. Zoomorphic devices, and particularly the griffin, were a common apotropaic choice, believed to guard the wearer and mark personal identity when pressed into wax or clay. As an authentic Roman signet ring with clear iconography, 'Grypho' fits comfortably within the well-documented Henig Type VIII \/ Guiraud Type g conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a legible mythological creature, a stable rectangular bezel, and an entirely natural burial patina makes this an approachable collector piece and a genuinely wearable medieval-adjacent antiquity from the Roman world. It is the kind of ancient Roman signet ring that rewards close looking without demanding a display case.\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":62790624837962,"sku":"R-268-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/close-up-of-roman-bronze-ring-grypho-held-in-gloved-hand-griffin-bezel-detail-7.jpg?v=1784789088","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-grypho-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-griffin-bezel-provincial-jewelry-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}