{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-ring-and-dot-quatrefoil-bezel-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Quartus' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Quartus,' carries an oval bezel decorated with four ring-and-dot motifs arranged in a quatrefoil pattern. The one-piece cast form, D-section hoop, and characteristic Kreisaugen punch work place it firmly in the 3rd to 5th century, a period when such geometric devices adorned rings across the Roman provinces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well preserved with multi-layered natural patina, malachite green spots, tenorite black patches, and beige calcareous encrustation from long burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-214-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, or Kreisauge, was among the most common decorative devices on Roman provincial bronze rings, interpreted variously as solar symbols, apotropaic eyes, or purely ornamental. Rings of this typology, with oval integral bezels and tapering D-section hoops, were produced in large numbers between the 3rd and 5th centuries and served both as personal seals and as everyday adornments across the Empire. This is a genuine example of an ancient Roman signet ring, its geometric program executed by hand with a rotary punch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Quartus' is a wearable medieval-adjacent survivor of Roman craftsmanship, an antique ring with engraved iconography that reads as strikingly modern in its geometry. For collectors drawn to authentic bronze rings with documented provenance and honest patina, it offers a rare balance of age, legibility, and quiet presence on the hand.\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":62790614778186,"sku":"R-214-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-numerius-with-quatrefoil-ring-and-dot-bezel-top-view-1.jpg?v=1784788721","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-ring-and-dot-quatrefoil-bezel-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}