ZOROASTRIAN FIRE ALTAR RING, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD, SIZE 10 5 1/2 now worn and indistinguishable

now worn and indistinguishable

particularly among the common people

It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored

Similar to Henig type VIII and a form descended from the Roman which incorporated a round bezel

81 for a similar ring in gold dated 364-378AD

ZOROASTRIAN FIRE ALTAR RING, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD, SIZE 10 5 1/2 now worn and indistinguishableGilt bronze, size 10 with 3. 0mm rounded face band slightly to the shoulder. Round bezel hand engraved with the modius, a schematic representation of two priests with the fire altar between. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 79 for another example of this motif on a ring found in England. Professionally refurbished with 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.