ANCIENT ROMAN KEY RING C.100-300 AD, SIZE 8 ½ 5 1/2 flaring at the shoulders

flaring at the shoulders

0mm rounded face band thickened at the bottom in the Roman taste

with remnants of a mark as a signet

Silver size 5 with 1

Evidently a stylized representation of the Star of Bethlehem which was imaged as four sided at that time

ANCIENT ROMAN KEY RING C.100-300 AD, SIZE 8 ½ 5 1/2 flaring at the shouldersBronze, size 8 1 2. Rounded face band, 5. 9mm width, with raised rectangular bezel with integral diminutive key bit. These rings were used to open jewelry boxes, the ownership of which was prestigious. As a result, many were made for show only and worn where no such box existed. This example was likely a prestige statement for a woman of fashion. As found condition with light surface texture and dark uniform patina. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate