ROMAN RING, 2nd-3rd CENTURY AD, SIZE 5

Gilt bronze of particularly delicate proportions, Size 5 with 1.1mm band with fine relief hound’s tooth edges (very rare). Cylindrical bezel finely and crisply engraved with a tent like figure, almost certainly a fire altar. See  Ancient Rings, Pollio p.79-80 for images and discussion of this type. The surface restored with 24karat gold. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.