Byzantine Gold Ring w/ Eagle

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Ancient Near East, early Byzantine period, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A beautiful gold ring featuring an annular insignia of an eagle with spread wings, skillfully incised with delineated plumage and a long, curved beak. Revered as the "king of the skies," the single-headed eagle naturally embodied imperial strength, authority, and a sense of lofty dominion. Its sharp gaze and powerful flight suggested far-reaching power and vigilance, making it a fitting emblem to represent the might and prestige of the Byzantine emperors. Size: 1" Diameter (2.5 cm); US ring size: 10; gold quality: 83.3% (about 20 karats); weight: 6.1 grams
  
  Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s; ex-private Austrian collection, 1990s
  
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  #193210

  Condition

  Intact, wearable, and in excellent overall condition with impressive preservation of incised detail.
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