Stunning Bronze Roman "Solar Cross" Design Ring with Crisp Engravings

This authentic Roman Bronze ring was found at a Roman Battlefield site in the Balkans and dates from 300 - 500 A.D. This ring features a heavy 16mm x 13mm, oval bezel. The bezel has a "Solar Cross" design, much like the designs that we see on other Late Empire pieces. It is amazing how deep the four arms of the cross are and how clear the open areas between them are and that the arms seem to be connected by a type of "Solar Circle" almost like we see on later Celtic Crosses. 

The band is thick and solid with nice projecting escutcheons that are highlighted with linear decorations. This ring was found buried inside a clay pot so was in a fairly clean but natural condition when found..

It has now been professionally cleaned to almost its original lustre.

SEE BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING PICTURES.

US  Size 7 1/2 - UK Size P - Average Opening = 17.76mm