Lotto 267 | A late roman octogonal gold ring with hunting scene.<br><br>3rd century A.D.

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A late roman octogonal gold ring with hunting scene.<br><br>3rd century A.D.

A late roman octogonal gold ring with hunting scene.

3rd century A.D.

Octogonal hoop ring, without engraved, a hunting scene with dogs, snake, and hare.
The octagonal shape of the ring was also understood by the wearer to signal protection from evil. Ring was worn as a talisman. Rare.

8 mm band; ring size 20 mm circa; 9.75 gr.