Byzantine Gold Filigree Ring with Monogram Amethyst Gemstone

5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (5.18 grams, 28.06 mm overall, 18.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).

Composed of a delicate opus interrasile hoop, cup bezel with ribbed underside, granules to the rim, inset amethyst with monogram.

Provenance

Acquired 1970s-1980s.
From the property of a deceased lady collector.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202957.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 486, for type.

CONDITION

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