{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-aquilus-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-eagle-star-crescent-signet-near-eastern-gem","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Aquilus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Roman silver signet ring named 'Aquilus' for its eagle device, set with a dark oval intaglio carved with an eagle in profile flanked by a six-pointed star and a crescent moon. The bird grips a ram's head in its talons, a composition rooted in the Syro-Palestinian glyptic tradition of the Roman Near East. Mineral deposits and aged patina settle into the incised lines, lending the stone a quiet weathered depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original and cleaned, with graduated sulfide tarnish and surface micro-pitting consistent with long burial; intaglio crisply legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market, Munich before 2000.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-202-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe pairing of eagle, star and crescent is a hallmark of Roman Near Eastern engraved gems, with a near-identical composition recorded by Marshall (1907, no. 193) from Sidon. The eagle, sacred to Jupiter, was a symbol of sovereignty and divine favour, while the celestial symbols carried strong astral and protective meaning in Levantine religion. Worn by an officer, merchant or civic figure of the eastern provinces, a ring like this functioned both as a personal seal and as an emblem of identity, a true ancient Roman signet ring collector piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn antique ring with engraved iconography of this calibre, set in silver with its incised lines crisply preserved, is an uncommon survival. Its quiet authority and historical ring with documented provenance make it a centrepiece for any cabinet of Roman gems, and entirely wearable for those who prefer their history close to 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":61909444657482,"sku":"R-202-S","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0777.jpg?v=1779689863","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-silver-ring-aquilus-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-eagle-star-crescent-signet-near-eastern-gem","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}