{"product_id":"bronze-ring-faustinus-4th-9th-c-ad-eu-46-us-4","title":"Bronze Ring 'Faustinus' (4th-9th c. AD) EU 46\/US 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eThis cast bronze ring features a compact oval bezel decorated with a central dot surrounded by a circle of evenly spaced outer dots, forming a classic rosette or star-like pattern. Such dotted arrangements were common in Late Roman provincial workshops and continued into the Migration and Early Medieval periods as simple apotropaic symbols. The ring’s thick, slightly uneven band and integral cast bezel reflect everyday craftsmanship typical of frontier and rural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eDate: Late Roman to Early Medieval, 4th–9th Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eRing Size: EU 46 \/ US 4\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eCondition: Very good ancient condition with stable patina; rosette motif clearly preserved\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, acquired in the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-111-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eRosette and dotted star motifs were widely used across Late Antiquity as symbols of protection and good fortune. They appear on rings, buckles, pottery, and metal fittings throughout the Roman frontier zones and early medieval Europe. Rings of this type were inexpensive personal ornaments worn by civilians, soldiers, and settlers during a period marked by cultural blending between Roman traditions and emerging early medieval identities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53339610644810,"sku":"R-111-B","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_7347.jpg?v=1763313575","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/bronze-ring-faustinus-4th-9th-c-ad-eu-46-us-4","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}