{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-mercurialis-1st-3rd-c-ce-walking-figure-bezel","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Mercurialis' (ca. 1st–3rd c. CE) EU 46 \/ US 3.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman bronze ring named 'Mercurialis', with Mercury depicted as a capped walking figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eMercury is shown walking, wearing a cap and holding a branching object in one hand and a short downward-pointing object in the other. An oval border frames the device on the integral bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 1st–3rd c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 46 \/ US 3.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark grey-green corrosion across the exterior with minor pitting; a matt orange earthen deposit inside the hoop and in the incised lines of the device and border groove; the figure clearly readable\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-620-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 continuous hoop and integral oval bezel can be compared with Guiraud Type 2. The figure is identified as Mercury in the current accepted reading; Mercury's established Roman associations include commerce and travel. The schematic objects in his hands are described by their visible shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe capped walking figure fills the bordered oval 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":63875011969354,"sku":"CR-620-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-mercurialis-with-walking-figure-engraved-on-oval-bezel-1.jpg?v=1791634050","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-mercurialis-1st-3rd-c-ce-walking-figure-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}