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Roman Bronze Ring with Artemis Bee
Roman Bronze Ring with Artemis Bee
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Circa 1st century A.D. With ellipsoid bezel and lateral spurs, incuse image of a bee. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 232. 3.54 grams, 22.10 mm overall, 19.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (7/8 in.).

From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.

The image of the bee was associated with various goddesses in the ancient world including Artemis and Melissa among the Greeks and Mellonia among the Romans.

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Roman Bronze Ring with Artemis Bee

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