ROMAN BRONZE RING WITH SUN SYMBOLS

Ca. 300 AD
A bronze finger ring with its design comprising a round hoop, meticulously shaped from a flat-section shank, ensuring a comfortable fit and durability. The octagonal-shaped bezel of the ring features a grooved border, framing the central motif of four concentric circles that symbolize the sun. The depiction of the sun holds great significance in Roman rings, representing various interpretations and conveying a range of symbolic meanings. In Roman culture, the sun was associated with divinity and celestial power. It symbolized light, vitality, and warmth, embodying the life-giving energy that sustains all living beings. The sun was revered as a deity, often identified with Sol, the Roman god of the sun. Its depiction on the ring served as a visual tribute to this celestial entity, evoking a sense of reverence and awe.
Size: D: 17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; 4.72g
Provenance: Private London collector, acquired on the Austrian Art market, formerly in an old USA collection formed since the 1970s.
Estimate: GBP 200 - 300