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LOT 0212
Byzantine Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone of Christian Warrior Holding Cross
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.97 grams, 23.37 mm overall, 18.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
Cup-shaped bezel with inset gemstone, incuse profile robed figure holding cross and rod (or shield).
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13418-259791.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 481, for an earlier example of the type.
FootnotesThe figure may be Christ bearing the cross to Calvary, or perhaps a soldier with a spear and sword. The second possibility is more likely, as the ring could represent a Christian warrior, defender of the faith. The image is reflected in the image of Christ the Warrior carrying the cross and the gospel in the Episcopal Palace of Ravenna.
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LOT 0212
Byzantine Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone of Christian Warrior Holding Cross
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£1,000 (EUR 1,160; USD 1,350) ‡+BP*
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