FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
Antiquities Discussion Forums => Ancient and Medieval Finger Rings => Topic started by: Mayadigger on July 09, 2021, 03:20:35 pm
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Ave!
Iron Ring, Resurrection Intaglio, ca. 9th-14th century
Iron; 4.0gm / Ring size 13
Cast in one piece and then engraved
Seen in the photo, the bezel is inscribed with the small Greek letter tau. Throughout the Byzantine era and later, the tau was used to symbolize the life & resurrection of Jesus Christ. As to who wore this ring is moot; perhaps a churchman, a Crusader, or simply a devout Christian? Just surmising, the band is so large it was more than likely worn over a glove?
Such iron signet rings are rather scarce as they tend to corrode after centuries in the earth.