{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bird-motif-eagle-dove-imperial-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Avitus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 47 \/ US 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Avitus,' carries a small raised circular bezel engraved with a bird in profile, most likely a dove or eagle, facing left. Cast in one piece with dramatically wide shoulders tapering to a narrow back band, the ring is cloaked in a deep tenorite-black patina broken by pockets of malachite green, the quiet testimony of centuries beneath the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved in original state, heavy black patina with green highlights, bezel motif softened by ancient wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-259-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\u003eIntegral-bezel signet rings of this form were produced across the Roman Empire from the 1st through 3rd centuries CE, serving both as personal seals and as everyday adornment. Bird motifs, whether doves associated with Venus and domestic peace or eagles evoking Jupiter and imperial authority, were among the most beloved intaglio subjects on Roman bronze signets. Marshall's 1907 catalogue records comparable Cretan examples with birds on the bezel, placing 'Avitus' within a well-documented tradition of ancient Roman signet rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAs an authentic Roman bronze ring with engraved iconography and documented provenance, 'Avitus' offers a rare intimacy: a small object once pressed into wax to close a letter, now quiet in the hand nearly two millennia later. Its compact size and softened bezel make it a wearable antique for the collector who prefers restraint over spectacle.\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":62790661046602,"sku":"R-259-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-numerius-with-raised-circular-bezel-engraved-with-a-bir-1.jpg?v=1784789735","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bird-motif-eagle-dove-imperial-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}