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Hi, all. I am having trouble finding a reference for this ring type. Part of the problem may be that I am not familiar with the terminology used to describe jewelry. I am not even sure what color to call it, in some light it looks reddish orange and in darker light it looks purple or violet. The hole through the back of the bezel is also an interesting feature I would like to know more about. Any ideas or corrections regarding references, dating, culture and the descriptive terms I am using would be appreciated. I did find a nearly identical ring at etsy when I googled "bronze ring cabochon" but it gave very little information on the possible origins, or at least none that I felt I could trust. I am thinking 3rd-5th Century CE., but coming from Caesarea it could be almost any date. Nothing exactly like it in The Hendler Collection, nor at British Museum and MMOA. Thanks for any ideas. Jimi (V-drome)
BCC MA59
Bronze Finger Ring
Caesarea Maritima
3rd-5th Century CE?
Copper alloy ring set with a
round glass cabachon, in a
deep claw-type bezel with four
wide rounded prongs. Hoop of
low hemispheroid cross-section,
broken at one shoulder and de-
formed by impact. The bezel is
pierced or drilled through, allowing
light to pass underneath the setting.
AE18.25 x 21.5 x 9.5mm. Wt. 2.73gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's