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Just started collecting ancient Roman jewelry!! These 2,000-Year-Old Roman Rings Were the Ancient Equivalent of a Signature and they are my newest adquisition!
Ring 1
* Bronze with oval carnelian intaglio
* 1st–3rd century AD (approximately 1,700–2,000 years old)
* Stylized intaglio depicting a bird or insect motif
Ring 2
* Bronze with oval carnelian intaglio
* 1st–3rd century AD (approximately 1,700–2,000 years old)
* Carnelian intaglio depicting Serapis
Both rings were used as personal seals to stamp wax on documents and goods.
It’s incredible to think these everyday objects were worn by Romans nearly 2,000 years ago.
u/dancomp01 — 9 hours ago