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LOTE 329:
BYZANTINE GOLD RING WITH BUST OF A SAINT
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Vendido por: £1 300
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BYZANTINE GOLD RING WITH BUST OF A SAINT
Ca. AD 500 - 600A beautiful Byzantine gold ring depicting Christ with spread arms. The ring features a round cylindrical hoop connected to a circular incised bezel. Engraved into the surface is a front facing head of Christ with spread arms in a blessing position. This lovely ring is wearable and is an amazing glimpse into a "blessing Christ portrait" style. For similar see: Byzantium and the West: jewelry in the first Millennium, fig. 14 D.Size: D:mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
