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THB4th C. Early Byzantine Silver Ring w/ Family & Cross
Lot 122c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient Near East, Byzantine, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A beautiful ring composed of 67.5% to 97.8% silver depicting a family. The ring features a band with a flattened interior that supports an ovoid face. Engraved into the surface is a scene of a man facing left with his wife meeting his gaze. Between them is a smaller head, a boy, facing the mother. Above them is a crucifix, an indication these people hold Christian beliefs. This lovely ring is wearable and is an amazing glimpse into a "family portrait" style of jewelry. Size of band: 0.82" Diameter (2.1 cm); opening size: 0.7" Diameter (1.8 cm); size of ring face: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm); quality of silver: 67.5% to 97.8%; total weight: 4.1 grams; US ring size: 7.5
Byzantine society was heavily centered on Christian beliefs and the hope of salvation through Christ. The cross symbol quickly replaced the Chi-Rho as the standard emblem of this religious devotion, and crosses were worn by all classes. A ring made of silver was certainly owned by a wealthier member of society.
Provenance: private Salisbury, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private Sunrise collection, California, USA, acquired 2018; ex-Pars Coin, San Jose, California, USA
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#163773Slight bending to ring band. Minor nick to one side of shank. Motifs are clear and excellent. Cleanable patina. Intact and wearable.Condition
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