ROMAN EVIL EYE MYSTICAL RING, 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD, SIZE 7 ½ 14 1/2 Flat with a prominent high

Flat with a prominent high rounded medial

size 8 1/4

one squinting

encircling the world gripping its tail in its mouth

likely originally with a lattice design as often seen

ROMAN EVIL EYE MYSTICAL RING, 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD, SIZE 7 ½ 14 1/2 Flat with a prominent highGilt bronze, size 7 1 2 with round face band, 1. 3mm thick. Raised stepped bezel with paired concentric circles representing the evil eye, one squinting, symbolizing the eye of those able to inflict harm with a malevolent gaze. Intended to protect the wearer against those empowered to do harm by their evil glance, a common theme in Roman pagan religion. This dual representation is very rare and an interesting insight into Roman Pagan mythology. Gilt