Code: 12565
This is an ancient Roman silver intaglio ring, dating to the 2nd century AD. The form and decoration of this finger ring fit the Henig Type II classification (Henig 1974, fig. 1). It retains plaster infill that would once have secured an intaglio gem (now missing).
OBJECT: Finger Ring
CULTURE: Roman
DATE: c. 125 - 175 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
RING SIZE: 3 (US) F (UK)
SIZE: 19.7mm x 23.9mm x 9.8mm (bezel 12.5mm x 9.9mm x 3.7mm)
WEIGHT: 7.05 grams