Roman Ring with Engraved Bezel
2nd-3rd century A.D. A bronze ring with D-section hoop, lentoid bezel engraved with a running hare. Cf. Henkel, F., Die Römischen Fingerringe der Rheinlande und der Benachbarten Gebiete, Berlin, 1913, items 61-62, for type. 1.48 grams, 20.32 mm overall, 17.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1970s.Important European collection. The libidinous hare was sacred to Aphrodite and Eros (Venus and Cupid), and live hares were often presented as love gifts. [No Reserve]