{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-fortis-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-48-us-4-5","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Fortis' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 48\/US 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eA Roman bronze ring with a circular bezel decorated in low relief with a lion motif enclosed within a raised border. The animal is shown in a forward advancing posture with defined body, raised foreleg, and curved tail, rendered in a stylized manner typical of Roman provincial jewellery. The shoulders thicken slightly before transitioning into a rounded hoop, a construction frequently encountered in cast bronze rings of the Roman Imperial period. The motif is integrated directly into the bezel rather than engraved or set with a gemstone. The surface retains a stable ancient patina with wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, assembled before the 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-185-B\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eCondition: Good, with stable patina and surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\"\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.\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\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.\u003cbr data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"2021\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eThe lion was one of the most enduring animal symbols in the Roman world and appears frequently in jewellery, gemstones, and decorative objects. Associated with strength, courage, and authority, the animal carried powerful symbolic meaning across Roman culture. Rings bearing animal motifs were worn throughout the provinces as personal ornaments and sometimes as protective symbols reflecting admired qualities. Bronze examples such as this illustrate the widespread popularity of expressive animal imagery in everyday Roman jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61346561982794,"sku":"R-185-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0507.jpg?v=1776059629","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-fortis-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-48-us-4-5","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}