Roman, A Roman gold double ring, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD

Roman

A Roman gold double ring, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD

Gold

Ring size UK: K 1/2

£ 1,500.00

Roman, A Roman gold double ring, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD

A double gold ring with a slightly raised plain central bezel on each ring, flanked by sloping angular shoulders that taper to a D-shaped shank. Condition Minor surface wear, dents,...

A double gold ring with a slightly raised plain central bezel on each ring, flanked by sloping angular shoulders that taper to a D-shaped shank.

Condition
Minor surface wear, dents, chipping, pitting and scratches. Resized at the back.

Provenance

Private collection, New England, USA, 1980s

Literature

Rings of this type with their distinctive angular shoulders were particularly popular in Rome during the 3rd century AD. The plain gold central bezel was created with the intention of being engraved.

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