{"product_id":"late-roman-bronze-ring-ferreus-3rd-9th-c-ce-eu-53-us-6-5","title":"Late Roman Bronze Ring 'Ferreus' (3rd-9th c. CE) EU 53\/US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ancient ring, named \"Ferreus,\" bridges the late Roman and early medieval periods (c. 250-900 CE). Crafted from an iron-rich base metal, it features a marquise-shaped (amandine) bezel incised with a cross-hatch pattern, and distinctive nubs at the shoulders and shank. The reddish surface and corrosion reflect centuries of burial and the high iron content typical for utilitarian rings of late antiquity and the Migration Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Iron-rich base metal with reddish ancient patina\u003cbr\u003eDate: Late Roman to Early Medieval, c. 3rd-9th century CE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition: Stable, with well-preserved geometric engraving\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvenance: Private European collection, acquired in the 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-56-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRings like \"Ferreus\" represent the continuity and transformation of jewelry-making across the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of early medieval Europe. Utilitarian and personal, these rings served as status markers and personal identifiers for their wearers as cultures shifted and old traditions persisted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290124648778,"sku":"R-R-56-B","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6994247074_efb3.jpg?v=1753256299","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/late-roman-bronze-ring-ferreus-3rd-9th-c-ce-eu-53-us-6-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}