{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-pisculus-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-carnelian-intaglio-fish-signet-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Pisculus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 48 \/ US 4.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver signet ring, named 'Pisculus,' preserves a translucent carnelian intaglio engraved with two stylized fish. Cast in a single piece with wide, rounded shoulders rising into an integral oval bezel, it embodies the canonical form of imperial-era signets. Centuries of burial have left a rich, variegated tarnish and traces of golden earth deposits across its silver surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with authentic patina; minor loss to bezel lip and light surface wear on the intaglio, consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-249-S\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\u003eSignet rings were central to Roman personal and civic life, used to seal correspondence, mark ownership, and express identity. The fish motif carried associations with abundance and maritime fortune, and by the later imperial period paired fish also entered early Christian symbolism, though the motif was long established in secular sealing. A closely comparable fish intaglio in the same ring form is recorded in Marshall's 1907 catalogue of finger rings in the British Museum. As an authentic Roman signet ring with a documented private-collection provenance, 'Pisculus' offers a tangible connection to the daily rituals of the empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe pairing of translucent carnelian and tarnished silver gives 'Pisculus' a quiet gravity that few surviving Roman rings retain intact. It is a genuine collector piece of ancient jewelry, wearable and legible, its engraved fish still catching the light after nearly two thousand years.\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":62790649217354,"sku":"R-249-S","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-silver-10.jpg?v=1784789573","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-silver-ring-pisculus-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-carnelian-intaglio-fish-signet-antique-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}