6th C. Byzantine Gold Ring w/ Cabochon Garnet
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Description
Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A beautiful ring of minimalist presentation with a cup and wire made from 94.73% gold. Inside the circular bezel is a gorgeous garnet cabochon exhibiting deep crimson hues that stand out nicely against the opulent hues of the granulations around the bezel and along the shank. Size (ring): 0.82" L x 0.97" W (2.1 cm x 2.5 cm); (garnet): 0.26" Diameter (0.7 cm); gold quality: 94.73% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 2.8 grams; US ring size 7.5
Provenance: private Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA collection, purchased at auction November 30, 2016
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#184154
Provenance: private Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA collection, purchased at auction November 30, 2016
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184154
Condition
Wearable as shown. Slight bending to shank and interior bezel fringe, otherwise intact and excellent. Great color on ring and in garnet!
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6th C. Byzantine Gold Ring w/ Cabochon Garnet
Estimate $1,400 - $2,100
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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