6th C. Byzantine Glass Beads, Ring + Earrings
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Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, Early Medieval Period, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A set of copper-plated silver jewelry - including a pair of earrings as well as a ring - fitted with cane glass beads in black, white, and red hues. The beads' spotted motif stands out nicely against the golden-colored glass beads and metal fittings as well as modern carnelian beads on the earrings. Size (bead on ring): 0.56" L x 0.48" W x 0.24" H (1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm); (ring setting): 1" W x 1.05" H (2.5 cm x 2.7 cm); (each earring): 0.5" W x 1.7" H (1.3 cm x 4.3 cm); metal quality: 84.75% to 96.88% silver, 0.8% to 7.6% copper; total weight: 10.1 grams; US ring size 8
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
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#180846
Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, Early Medieval Period, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A set of copper-plated silver jewelry - including a pair of earrings as well as a ring - fitted with cane glass beads in black, white, and red hues. The beads' spotted motif stands out nicely against the golden-colored glass beads and metal fittings as well as modern carnelian beads on the earrings. Size (bead on ring): 0.56" L x 0.48" W x 0.24" H (1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm); (ring setting): 1" W x 1.05" H (2.5 cm x 2.7 cm); (each earring): 0.5" W x 1.7" H (1.3 cm x 4.3 cm); metal quality: 84.75% to 96.88% silver, 0.8% to 7.6% copper; total weight: 10.1 grams; US ring size 8
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
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.
#180846
Condition
Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Beads are ancient; copper-plated silver components, gold-colored glass beads, and red carnelian beads are all modern. Small chips to some beads, otherwise in great condition. Nice coloration remaining.
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6th C. Byzantine Glass Beads, Ring + Earrings
Estimate $400 - $600
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