BYZANTINE CHRISTIAN RING C.9TH-14TH CENTURY, SIZE 11 1/2
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$240.00
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Gilt bronze, with 3.9mm deeply rounded band flaring to the raised diamond embellished shoulders. Lenticular bezel with line border and central cross with pelleted infill to the quarters. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, P.104 for a nearly identical example which the author identifies as a “seal stamp” (signet). Crisp with some degradation to the underside of the band from burial. Superior quality with the embellishment in fine preservation. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.