{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-leo-astralis-5th-6th-c-ad-eu-59-us-9","title":"Roman Silver Ring 'Leo Astralis' (5th-6th c. AD) EU 59\/US 9","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eA rare Eastern Roman or early Sasanian silver ring from the 5th–6th century AD, set with a red jasper intaglio engraved with a lion beneath a six-pointed star — a powerful symbol of cosmic authority and divine protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThis striking silver ring features a red jasper intaglio depicting a striding lion facing left, set beneath a star symbol. The gem sits within a broad, ribbed bezel that tapers into the hoop — a design characteristic of Late Roman provincial and early Sasanian craftsmanship. The lion, a timeless emblem of power and solar strength, is paired here with the celestial star, merging earthly might with divine sanction. Such iconography was favored by both imperial officials and military elites in the eastern provinces, reflecting cross-cultural influences between Byzantium and Persia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eMaterial: Silver with red jasper intaglio\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eDate: Eastern Roman \/ Sasanian, 5th–6th Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 9\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eWeight: 8 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition with smooth natural patina; intaglio intact and clearly legible\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-69-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eOffered in original condition, with no modern repairs or replacements. Verified against the Art Loss Register and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eThe lion under the star motif embodies the fusion of Roman solar symbolism and Sasanian astrological beliefs. In both cultures, the lion was linked to kingship, vitality, and the power of the sun, while the star represented divine guidance and celestial destiny. Rings of this type were worn as personal seals and protective amulets, bridging imperial and eastern artistic traditions during the transitional centuries of Late Antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301240889674,"sku":"R-69-S","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8814.jpg?v=1762978735","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-silver-ring-leo-astralis-5th-6th-c-ad-eu-59-us-9","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}