Описание:
MILITARY PROTECTOR ROMAN RING WITH REPRESENTATION OF A LION LYING, EXTREMELY RARE.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 18 grams
Inner dimension: 22 mm
Period: 4th century.
Class: military protector
Condition: good condition, please look at the images.
Symbol used in Roman legions as:
- Legio I Germanica.
- Legio III Avgvsta.
- Legio IV Flavia Felix.
- Legio XIII Gemina.
- Legio XVI Flavia Firme.
Lions represent strength, justice and courage.
Lions were considered to be endowed with protective powers against malign influences.
That is the reason for the abundance of lions as a recurring motif, guarding temples, palaces, monuments and important buildings.
Perhaps the first manifestation of the influence of the lion in human culture was the terror that the prehistoric lions aroused in our ancestors.
The Romans were the civilization of antiquity that most influenced the population of lions in the Mediterranean due to their use in the amphitheatres, specifically in the venatio, which was what was Ancient Romans called the shows involving exotic or wild animals.
A more sordid use of the beasts was the Roman practice of using the lions as a method of execution.
The image of the first Christians being devoured by lions has lasted quite strongly in our collective imagination.
All our pieces have been legally purchased at auctions and private collections.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we are at your disposal.
Proceedings: former collection E.N., now collection of present owner
Seller guarantees that this lot has been legally obtained.
Declaration of origin seen by Catawiki.
Important Information.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to send this lot.
Seller will handle the required permits.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 18 grams
Inner dimension: 22 mm
Period: 4th century.
Class: military protector
Condition: good condition, please look at the images.
Symbol used in Roman legions as:
- Legio I Germanica.
- Legio III Avgvsta.
- Legio IV Flavia Felix.
- Legio XIII Gemina.
- Legio XVI Flavia Firme.
Lions represent strength, justice and courage.
Lions were considered to be endowed with protective powers against malign influences.
That is the reason for the abundance of lions as a recurring motif, guarding temples, palaces, monuments and important buildings.
Perhaps the first manifestation of the influence of the lion in human culture was the terror that the prehistoric lions aroused in our ancestors.
The Romans were the civilization of antiquity that most influenced the population of lions in the Mediterranean due to their use in the amphitheatres, specifically in the venatio, which was what was Ancient Romans called the shows involving exotic or wild animals.
A more sordid use of the beasts was the Roman practice of using the lions as a method of execution.
The image of the first Christians being devoured by lions has lasted quite strongly in our collective imagination.
All our pieces have been legally purchased at auctions and private collections.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we are at your disposal.
Proceedings: former collection E.N., now collection of present owner
Seller guarantees that this lot has been legally obtained.
Declaration of origin seen by Catawiki.
Important Information.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to send this lot.
Seller will handle the required permits.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
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