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ROMAN GOLD RING

$775.00

IV c. A.D.

Round hoop consisting of three wires soldered to the flat strip; two spirally twisted wires, with one round wire between them. Garnet cabochon set in round box-type shield with thick beaded wire band. The hoop and shield were made separately and soldered together. Half of the twisted wire on one side is lost. 18 x 24 mm.
For the same type see: Ruseva-Prokoska L. Roman jewelry. A Collection of National Archaeological Museum-Sofia, Sofia, 1991, cat. # 221.

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