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Byzantine Gold Ring with Head of Christ Gemstone Byzantine Gold Ring with Head of Christ Gemstone Byzantine Gold Ring with Head of Christ Gemstone
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LOT 0169

Byzantine Gold Ring with Head of Christ Gemstone

CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (10.36 grams, 25.80 mm overall, 20.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 19, Japan 18).).

Round-section hoop with granules to the shoulders, discoid bezel with inset lapis lazuli circle enclosing a later amethyst gemstone with facing bust of Christ Pantocrator.

Provenance

Ex collection of a London lady, 1980s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12968-246371.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 368, for type.

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LOT 0169

Byzantine Gold Ring with Head of Christ Gemstone

Estimate £4,500 - 6,500€5,220 - 7,540 (for guidance only)$6,080 - 8,780 (for guidance only)

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