A Late Roman/Early Byzantine Inscribed Bronze Ring
Circa 4th-6th century AD.
Ring with angled, faceted shoulders and offset, round bezel inscribed MAPEINOY in three lines, followed by a branch. The name Marinos is in the genitive case, meaning 'the ring/seal of Marinos'. Patina stripped.
Ring size 59 (EU), Length 29 mm (shoulders) From the collection of an Austrian Art dealer. Acquired on the European Art Market from 1995 to present.