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Monday, May 23, 2016

The rings worn by the men in Ancient Roman were not just expensive ornaments, they also served a practical purpose and were used to seal documents as a sign of authenticity. Official documents were not signed, but sealed; and the seal was good in law.

ROMAN PRAETORIAN LIONESS INTAGLIO SIGNIFIER'S RING
Material: Bronze and Carnelian
Era: Intaglio, 1st to 2nd Century AD - Ring, 3rd Century AD

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