Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman bronze ring with eye-shaped bezel. The bezel is adorned with five 'Evil Eye' punch-dot motifs, plain ring band. Outside diameter: ± 20,5 mm Inside diameter: ± 17,4 - 17,5 mm Bezel: ± 11,7 mm Condition: good condition, visible signs of wear and dark shiny patina with spots of malachite. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more. The belief in the 'Evil Eye' dates back about 5.000 years and is present in many ancient cultures around the Mediterranean area. They are used as an amulet or talisman to ward off the evil eye. The staring eyes are supposed to reflect the malicious gaze back to the sorcerer. In Celtic mythology it was a popular design and in many Celtic sites across Europe 'Evil Eye' beads have been discovered. Evil eye beads were popularised with the Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans.