Ancient Bronze Signet Ring | Circa 1st–4th Century CE

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Ancient bronze ring with engraved bezel displayed on a black jewelry stand
360-degree video of an ancient bronze ring rotating on a clear display cone
Corroded bronze ring from antiquity shown against a white background
Ancient bronze signet ring resting on a black museum-style pedestal
Bronze ring with encrusted surface deposits photographed on white backdrop
Ancient bronze artifact ring tilted on a transparent display stand
Side profile of a corroded bronze ring showcasing aged metal texture
Antiquity-era bronze ring with circular bezel on a museum display cone
Ancient wearable bronze ring showing oxidation and timeworn features
Bronze ring from ancient collection displayed on angled clear stand
Historic bronze ring with natural patina photographed for cataloging
  • Ancient bronze ring with engraved bezel displayed on a black jewelry stand
  • 360-degree video of an ancient bronze ring rotating on a clear display cone
  • Corroded bronze ring from antiquity shown against a white background
  • Ancient bronze signet ring resting on a black museum-style pedestal
  • Bronze ring with encrusted surface deposits photographed on white backdrop
  • Ancient bronze artifact ring tilted on a transparent display stand
  • Side profile of a corroded bronze ring showcasing aged metal texture
  • Antiquity-era bronze ring with circular bezel on a museum display cone
  • Ancient wearable bronze ring showing oxidation and timeworn features
  • Bronze ring from ancient collection displayed on angled clear stand
  • Historic bronze ring with natural patina photographed for cataloging
Ancient bronze ring with engraved bezel displayed on a black jewelry stand
360-degree video of an ancient bronze ring rotating on a clear display cone
Corroded bronze ring from antiquity shown against a white background
Ancient bronze signet ring resting on a black museum-style pedestal
Bronze ring with encrusted surface deposits photographed on white backdrop
Ancient bronze artifact ring tilted on a transparent display stand
Side profile of a corroded bronze ring showcasing aged metal texture
Antiquity-era bronze ring with circular bezel on a museum display cone
Ancient wearable bronze ring showing oxidation and timeworn features
Bronze ring from ancient collection displayed on angled clear stand
Historic bronze ring with natural patina photographed for cataloging

Ancient Bronze Signet Ring | Circa 1st–4th Century CE

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Eastern Mediterranean
Material: Cast bronze with earthen encrustations
Period: 1st Millennium BCE – Early 1st Millennium CE (Circa 800 BCE–300 CE)

Description
This excavated bronze ring originates from a larger curated collection of ancient rings acquired from a private antiquities holding. The piece features a circular raised bezel heavily encrusted with mineral deposits, indicative of long-term burial and authentic archaeological aging. The band displays a deep green patina with areas of brown earthen adhesion—an aesthetic hallmark of bronze that has undergone centuries of oxidation.
Despite its modest size and time-worn condition, the ring retains a strong, recognizable silhouette. Its handmade construction, irregular shaping, and uneven surface texture reflect early metalworking traditions practiced throughout the wider Eastern Mediterranean world.

Features

- Solid bronze cast with heavy archaeological patina

- Circular bezel, possibly once engraved or fitted with a small inlay

- Uneven band thickness typical of hand-forged ancient rings

- Mineral accretions and soil encrustation preserved on the surface

- Authentic burial wear confirming genuine antiquity

Cultural Significance
Ancient bronze rings served as personal adornments but also conveyed status, identity, and symbolic meaning. Many were worn daily, while others were placed as votive offerings or buried with individuals as part of ritual practice. Rings with round bezels such as this often served simple decorative roles, though some may have once featured intaglio motifs or seals.
The untouched, encrusted condition of this example enhances its archaeological value and visual authenticity, preserving the physical story of the centuries it spent beneath the earth.

Condition
Excavated condition with heavy patination. Stable structure with no active corrosion. Mineral deposits and earthen adhesions present across the surface. Band remains intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Size: US ring size 8.25
Width: 0.9 in at bezel (approx.)

Age
Circa 800 BCE–300 CE (1st Millennium BCE to Early 1st Millennium CE)

Learn More

Compare with museum examples of ancient bronze rings from the Eastern Mediterranean world: Bronze Ring – The Met Collection

Browse additional ancient rings and related artifacts currently offered by our gallery: Ancient Rings & Artifacts – Relic And Rarity

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Eastern Mediterranean
Material: Cast bronze with earthen encrustations
Period: 1st Millennium BCE – Early 1st Millennium CE (Circa 800 BCE–300 CE)

Description
This excavated bronze ring originates from a larger curated collection of ancient rings acquired from a private antiquities holding. The piece features a circular raised bezel heavily encrusted with mineral deposits, indicative of long-term burial and authentic archaeological aging. The band displays a deep green patina with areas of brown earthen adhesion—an aesthetic hallmark of bronze that has undergone centuries of oxidation.
Despite its modest size and time-worn condition, the ring retains a strong, recognizable silhouette. Its handmade construction, irregular shaping, and uneven surface texture reflect early metalworking traditions practiced throughout the wider Eastern Mediterranean world.

Features

- Solid bronze cast with heavy archaeological patina

- Circular bezel, possibly once engraved or fitted with a small inlay

- Uneven band thickness typical of hand-forged ancient rings

- Mineral accretions and soil encrustation preserved on the surface

- Authentic burial wear confirming genuine antiquity

Cultural Significance
Ancient bronze rings served as personal adornments but also conveyed status, identity, and symbolic meaning. Many were worn daily, while others were placed as votive offerings or buried with individuals as part of ritual practice. Rings with round bezels such as this often served simple decorative roles, though some may have once featured intaglio motifs or seals.
The untouched, encrusted condition of this example enhances its archaeological value and visual authenticity, preserving the physical story of the centuries it spent beneath the earth.

Condition
Excavated condition with heavy patination. Stable structure with no active corrosion. Mineral deposits and earthen adhesions present across the surface. Band remains intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Size: US ring size 8.25
Width: 0.9 in at bezel (approx.)

Age
Circa 800 BCE–300 CE (1st Millennium BCE to Early 1st Millennium CE)

Learn More

Compare with museum examples of ancient bronze rings from the Eastern Mediterranean world: Bronze Ring – The Met Collection

Browse additional ancient rings and related artifacts currently offered by our gallery: Ancient Rings & Artifacts – Relic And Rarity

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