Byzantine 18K Gold Ring with Stone Intaglio
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Description
Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to early 13th century CE. An elegant 18K gold ring of simple form, with a wide band that broadens at the shoulder into a broad, oval setting for a dark red carnelian intaglio. On the intaglio's face is a portrait of a young woman with a crown-like band around her hair and a serious face. Perhaps the face of the wearer's daughter, friend, or other loved person? Size: 0.85" W (2.2 cm); US size: 3.75; 2 grams
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#129461
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#129461
Condition
Very slight bending to form. One tiny scratch on intaglio surface.
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Byzantine 18K Gold Ring with Stone Intaglio
Estimate $1,200 - $1,500
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