Byzantine Turreted Gold Ring with Architectural Jasper Gemstone

CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (6.43 grams, 28.80 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/2, Europe 17.5, Japan 14).).

Comprising a flat-section body composed of intersecting rings and pellets, turreted bezel with carinated body set with a polished jasper cabochon, incuse image of a tower with flanking palm trees.

Provenance

Ex K collection, London, 1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12969-246373.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 497, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0170