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1 - size 7; 2 - with hand-carved ribbed design for the bowstring to catch on for easy release. Brassy patina, about size 10; 3 - size 13; 4 - with emerald-green glossy patina and hand-etched designs, size 13; 5 - with double-incised "N" designs, size 6. Large archer's ring, size 14, 9-ring band and double "C" motif. 6 - Archer's ring, elongated, about size 5, with hand-cut design.

Largest one: Ø 4.2 cm

1st-5th century AD

Bronze

Provenance

Ex American private collection of John Rilling, Los Angeles, 1950s, Collector was an American officer during WWII
Acquired at Ancient Resource, California, 11th March 2009

Publications

M. Junkelmann, "Roman Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 262, fig. 68

Exhibitions

Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

N.B. Our online collection is being continually updated thanks to ongoing research and documentation efforts carried out by the MACM documentation team. Any additional information is welcome, please contact us.

Roman Archers' Rings

Provenance

Publications

Exhibitions