{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leo-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-49-us-5","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Leo' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 49\/US 5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eA Roman bronze ring with a slender hoop expanding into an oval engraved bezel. The bezel depicts a rearing lion in an attacking posture with raised forelegs, an arched body, and a curved tail, rendered in a lively schematic style. Linear strokes beneath the animal likely indicate ground or landscape elements within the composition. The motif is engraved directly into the bronze rather than set with a gemstone, a feature commonly seen in Roman provincial rings intended for everyday wear. The ring retains an ancient patina with surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eRing Size: EU 49 \/ US 5\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, assembled before the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-184-B\u003cbr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eCondition: Good, with stable patina and surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\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 data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\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 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1930\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eAnimal motifs were widely used in Roman jewellery and personal objects, reflecting cultural admiration for strength and vitality. The lion in particular carried strong symbolic associations with courage, power, and protection. Rings with engraved animal devices were worn across the Roman provinces as personal ornaments and sometimes as symbolic talismans. Such pieces demonstrate how even modest bronze jewellery could carry meaningful imagery rooted in the visual language of the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61346552545610,"sku":"R-184-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0501_241a475e-db91-444e-a523-3e6bfeb5501b.jpg?v=1773580261","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-leo-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-49-us-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}