1-200 AD. Roman. Bronze ring with round hoop and flattened, hexagonal bezel bearing an incised galloping horse motif. The cavalry played a major role in Rome’s wars of expansion and represented some of the most elite units of the Roman military. This ring may have belonged to a proud member of the Roman calvary, perhaps an officer. For more information on Roman rings, see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; Size: D: 20.2mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; 5.6g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.