Roma antica Bronzo Dea Minerva o Atena con gufo. I-III secolo d.C. altezza 9 cm.
N. 82799109
Roma antica Argento Anello con sigillo "Cesare" inciso (Senza Prezzo di Riserva)
N. 82799109
Roma antica Argento Anello con sigillo "Cesare" inciso (Senza Prezzo di Riserva)
An exceptional silver signet ring with delicate engraving spelling out 'CAESAR'. The bezel form is a wide flattened oval which flows into a uniform band. The silver has a patina and the ring overall is in very good condition.
The ancient Romans wore signet rings as a forms of signature and status. Each ring is unique as it relates to the identity of its original owner. The emblem shown on the ring would act as a stamp and also an representative symbol for the person or their family. This trend of using signet rings as status symbols pre-dates the Roman Empire, with Egyptian seal necklaces being a common accessory, and it is something which carried on even after the Romans. Kings throughout the medieval period used these pieces of jewellery to act as their official seal.
Measurements: Internal Diameter 2cm
UK Ring Size U
Provenance: From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; formed early 1960s-1990s.
catawiki disclaimer: possibly re engraved bezel
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