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This is an antique Roman bronze seal ring with what looks like an EYE on it. It is a small size so could be a young person or a votive item even. I have just thought it may have been enamelled in the bezel too so I am not sure now of it being a seal ring... Maybe you specialise in finger rings and you know by looking at it. It is a very nice ring and genuine too. Do not be fooled by the plethora of reproduction so called ancient finger rings coming from every corner of ever field of every country these days. A nice shaped bezel too which is typical Roman in shape. In collectable condition with normal signs of age and use wear. P lease see all pictures provided for more details. The ring itself is really tiny, it barely fits on my pinky finger. It measures approx. 19mm x 11mm on the matrix. It is a UK = D size and a U.S. size 1 and 3/4 very nearly 2. ... 41.5mm This is one of a number of "Eyes Only" and metal detector finds that were found over a period of years by the late Mr Chris Martins (1947 - 2018) of Helperby Manor Estate near York in North Yorkshire on h is own land. Field walking and metal detecting. He often reported his finds to which there are a number that have been illustrated and published in various magazines and books over the years. The late " Old yellowbelly " illustrated and identified a number of the finds during the period as well. He found artefacts from all periods including Stone Age - Neolithic - Bronze Age - Celtic - Roman - Viking - Saxon - Medieval - Georgian - Victorian and right through to modern items of course. I will be listing them in due course. Some may be common and others rare but all are very interesting and have been well looked after since they were found. Some finds have been treated with a waxy - oily like substance which helps prevent them from deteriorating. Some are "as found" as well. To see ALL my other items for sale please click on the red or blue DOOR icon near my feedback score or click on VISIT SHOP wording on each listing. If you go to "see other items" this is only limited and hardly any items are shown, so to see all my categories remember to VISIT SHOP or click the DOOR icon near feedback. Scale is usually an English 1 penny coin which is 20mm in diameter which is just short of 7/8ths of an inch in diameter. MY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: If you see A/F = a/f in the title or description it means "as found" condition which may have scuffs, scratches and damage. --------------------------------- If you have any questions, please contact me via eBay messages. PAYMENT TERMS Please ensure I receive payment within 3 days or please email me if there will be a delay. I accept PayPal payments, cheque payments in UK GBP British Pounds, or IBAN - BACS bank wire transfer. I accept returns which is 14 days on the type of items I sell - NOT 30 days . Combined world wide shipping - please wait for my invoice before you pay if you have bought a number of items on the same invoice. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter