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ROMAN/BYZANTINE CHRISTENING OR BAPTISM RING, C.2ND-6TH CENTURY AD

ROMAN/BYZANTINE CHRISTENING OR BAPTISM RING, C.2ND-6TH CENTURY AD

SKU:B6474

Regular price $115.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $115.00 USD
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2nd-6th Century AD. Gilt bronze, size about 1/2 which suggests a child of six months age or less. Slightly rounded face band, 2.0mm width flaring to the shoulders. Circular bezel with a central cross of triple line beams, surmounted by a saltire. The custom of baptizing infants originated in the second century with the evolution of the concept of Original Sin. Rings for infants were surely a luxury reserved for the noble class. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored and gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
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Certificate of Authenticity

All items purchased from The Royalty Rings Store are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future reference.

Certificates are suitable for display with your item, and can easily be mounted in a 8" x 6" inch frame. Our certificates are printed on a 24# Bond Sheet.

ROMAN/BYZANTINE CHRISTENING OR BAPTISM RING, C.2ND-6TH CENTURY AD