{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-volusenus-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-jewelry-glass-paste-palm-branch-signet","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Volusenus' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 59 \/ US 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze ring, named 'Volusenus', dates to the 2nd–3rd century CE and carries an oval blue-green glass paste intaglio set between two boldly raised cut-out shoulders. The shallow incised design on the stone reads as a stylized palm branch, one of the most enduring Roman symbols of victory and good fortune. Its dense black-brown patina, softened edges, and layered malachite deposits speak of long burial and genuine centuries of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original untouched state, dense burial patina with localised malachite and cuprite exposure at high points; glass paste intact, motif partially worn\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-228-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\u003eRings of this form, with broad triangular shoulders framing a closed-bezel glass paste intaglio, belong to the Henig Type VIII–X family widely produced in the Danubian and Balkan provinces during the Antonine and Severan periods. Glass paste imitated the more costly carnelian and jasper intaglios of the elite, allowing soldiers, merchants, and provincial citizens to carry a personal seal engraved with a protective or auspicious motif. The palm branch, cut here in shallow provincial style, was a favoured emblem of victory, honour, and divine favour throughout the Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Volusenus' is an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, substantial in the hand at 5.8 grams, with the raised cut-out shoulders that make this typology so visually striking. As an antique ring with engraved iconography and documented provenance, it offers both scholarly interest and everyday wearability.\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":62928760963402,"sku":"R-228-B","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-intaglio-ring-volusenus-with-blue-green-glass-paste-bezel-front-vie-1.jpg?v=1786464866","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-volusenus-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-jewelry-glass-paste-palm-branch-signet","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}