This Roman silver ring is a beautiful example of the Henig type VIII, under his classifications of ancient rings. Rings of this shape - a round bezel, with keeled shoulders - is typical of the 3rd century AD!?The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving below the surface to produce an image in relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax.?A signet ring can be represented with an intaglio or by a simple smooth seal. Its purpose would have been to sign and seal the wax of a letter or note.?The bezel is engraved with the bust of a bearded man facing left and holding a hammer and tongs, with an anvil to his left. This image most likely depicts Vulcan, or Hephaestus, the Roman god of blacksmiths and craftsmen. This ring tests as high-grade silver, with 22K gold signet. A very special?intaglio ring, it would look wonderful worn by a woman or man and would make an incredible addition to any collection!

Measurements: The ring has a large finger size 7 but could easily be resized.?

Condition: The overall condition of the ring is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or intaglio, which is intact and secure.?