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LOT 0720
Roman Early Christian Bronze Ring with Fish
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.93 grams, 19.68 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse fish motif, broad shoulders. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The Christian fish motif was one of the most important and widespread symbols used by early Christians during the Roman period. It served as a secret sign of identity and a shorthand declaration of faith, primarily to avoid persecution by Roman authorities.
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