{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-novenarius-3rd-7th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Novenarius' (3rd-7th c. CE) EU 54\/US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Late Roman to Early Byzantine bronze ring, named 'Novenarius,' carries a square bezel patterned with eight ring-and-dot punches. Cast as a single piece with a flat-band hoop and sharp angular shoulders, it embodies the restrained geometry favored by provincial workshops of the 4th–6th centuries. The surface holds a quiet, multi-layered patina — malachite green nestled in the recesses, warm metallic bronze showing through where centuries of handling have worn the corrosion thin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Roman to Early Byzantine, 3rd–7th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched ancient patina with varied green malachite in the recesses, minor corner chipping on the bezel, and a small calcareous burial deposit on the bezel face — consistent with genuine long-term ground deposition\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-200-B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\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\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\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe ring-and-dot, or \u003cem\u003ekreisaugenpunze\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most enduring decorative motifs in Roman and Early Byzantine metalwork, stamped with a small rotating punch that produced a concentric circle around a central dimple. The motif was both ornamental and apotropaic — often read as a stylized eye warding against ill fortune — and its arrangement here in a 3×3 grid of nine ocelli may have served as a personal sealing device or protective emblem. As an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, 'Novenarius' belongs to a well-documented provincial tradition that flourished across the Eastern Mediterranean between the 4th and 6th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThis is an antique ring with engraved iconography whose graphic clarity feels surprisingly modern — nine quiet circles on a square field, each one placed by a Roman craftsman's hand. It is wearable medieval-era jewelry in the truest sense, carrying documented provenance and the unmistakable character of a genuine ancient survivor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61686447833418,"sku":"R-200-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0657.jpg?v=1776884240","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-novenarius-3rd-7th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}