Roman Bronze Ring With Geometric Design

Date: 3rd-5th Century A.D.Weight: 5.78 gramsSize: 7 (U.S.) / N 1/2 (U.K.)  History of the Artifact Dated to the late Roman Imperial period, this bronze signet ring features a broad, flat bezel engraved with a sharply delineated geometric motif. At the center, a four-sided figure is flanked by finely hatched triangular panels, creating a subtle interplay of angles and shading. The motif is enclosed within a neatly incised circular border, enhancing its formal clarity and symmetry. The ring’s shank is thick and solid, with a smoothly tapering profile—typical of utilitarian rings that served both decorative and practical functions. Roman rings of this type were often used as personal seals, pressed into wax or clay to authenticate correspondence or goods. While the meaning of the central motif remains uncertain, its stylized form suggests a concern with order, proportion, and legibility—key visual values in Roman administrative and commercial contexts. Authenticity Ancient Artifacts guar