{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-bilobate-bezel-ring-and-dot-motif-provincial-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Geminus' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 47 \/ US 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small Roman bronze ring, named 'Geminus', carries an unusual bilobate bezel: two circular discs set side by side, each cast with a concentric ring-and-dot motif. Dating to the 3rd–5th century CE, it belongs to the tradition of Roman provincial jewelry, where geometric devices carried both decorative and apotropaic meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved in original state with rich malachite-green patina and darker tenorite patches across the bezel\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-58-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 ring-and-dot device, or Kreisaugenpunze, was one of the most enduring symbols in Roman provincial metalwork, appearing on rings, fibulae, and belt fittings across the Danubian frontier. Paired here as twin 'eyes', the doubled motif likely carried protective significance, echoing the spectacle brooches of the same era. As an authentic Roman bronze ring for collectors, 'Geminus' reflects the everyday craftsmanship of the late Empire, when small cast ornaments circulated widely through Pannonia and Moesia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe bilobate bezel is a rare and unusual variant within the Roman provincial tradition, making this a distinctive piece of wearable ancient jewelry. Its intact patina and quiet symmetry give it a sculptural presence far beyond its modest scale.\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":62790723502410,"sku":"R-58-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-with-bilobate-bezel-and-ring-and-dot-motifs-front-vie-1.jpg?v=1784790928","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-bilobate-bezel-ring-and-dot-motif-provincial-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}