{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leonis-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-motif-authentic-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Leonis' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Leonis', carries a striding lion engraved in relief across its broad oval bezel. Cast in a single piece with a D-section hoop and framed by a raised border, it is a confident survival from the 2nd–3rd century, still holding the deep malachite green of long burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient patina with naturally stratified malachite and cuprite, lion motif clearly legible, minor high-point wear consistent with genuine antiquity\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-226-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\u003eThe lion was among the most enduring emblems on Roman signets, tied to Jupiter, to Mithraic initiation, and to the standards of legions stationed along the Danubian frontier. Cast bronze signets like this one were mass-produced for soldiers, officials, and citizens who needed to seal correspondence, contracts, and personal effects. Its provincial execution places it within a well-documented tradition of authentic Roman signet rings with engraved iconography, likely from a workshop in Pannonia or Moesia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Leonis' offers a rare balance of legible motif, honest patina, and wearable scale, an ancient Roman signet ring collector piece that still functions as a striking object on the hand. Its documented provenance and diagnostic form make it a serious addition to any collection of historical rings.\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":62611480740170,"sku":"R-226-B","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-leonis-with-engraved-striding-lion-motif-on-oval-bezel-1.jpg?v=1783146900","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-leonis-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-motif-authentic-antique-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}