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Byzantine Gold Ring With A Topaz Intaglio With A Bust Of Christ 7th Century
$14,310.03
£10,595.98
€12,000
CA$19,765.49
A$21,168.84
CHF 11,380.22
MX$257,107.99
NOK 143,794.69
SEK 131,654.73
DKK 91,455.17
About the Item
Period: 7th century
Top size: 27 x 24 mm
Ring size: 6.5
Weight: 8 gr
The Byzantine ring dates to the 7th century and is characterized by a contemporary yellow gold setting, made with the embossing technique and embellished laterally with decorations. In the centre, however, there is a square topaz intaglio depicting, with a very high technical quality, the bust of Christ with a cross-shaped nimbus. This ring holds the same protective power that, in Greek and Roman times, was attributed to polytheistic deities. In particular, starting from the 4th century, Christian themes did not only adorn Byzantine wedding rings or signet rings, but also spread into rings worn with purely religious purposes but, still, with protective and apotropaic intentions. The ring, therefore, is in perfect conservative conditions and has an extremely rare and refined quality of the intaglio, as can be seen from the perfect readability and accuracy in the rendering of the details of the figure.
- Ring Size:6.5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:8 g
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- Date of Manufacture:7th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU12027228322
Resizing is available.
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