Bidspirit auction | RARE BYZANTINE SILVER SEAL WITH

RARE BYZANTINE SILVER SEAL WITH INSCRIPTION AND ST LUKE BULL - Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A rare Byzantine silver ring with a round hoop connected to a circular bezel depicting a bull's head surrounded by an inscription. The bull is a symbol of Saint Luke and is linked to the sacrificial aspect of Christianity. Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; Weight: 6.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.