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THBByzantine Silver Ring and Leaded Brass Token
Lot 33d
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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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By Artemis Gallery
Nov 19, 2020
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2020-11-19 10:00:00
2020-11-19 10:00:00
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Travel around the world and back in time and be amazed at the treasures you will find! Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African/Tribal/Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Shop early for the holidays! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 10th century. Two remarkable items; a thick cast brass token and a 72% silver intaglio ring. The lovely coin features a recessed face with a raised perimeter and two incised lines along the periphery. One side of the token is encompassed in a crisscross border that encircles a cross pattee (a cross of equal flared arms that narrow at center) above an inscription of the Greek letters of gamma and alpha with a circle in between, while the reverse is blank with the light remains of an IX monogram (Christogram standing for Jesus Christ in Greek) or Chi Rho (Christogram standing for Christ, started by Constantine the Great). On the other hand, the gorgeous ring presents with an ovoid tondo exhibiting the portrait of a walking soldier in profile wearing a helmet and holding a lance and shield as a sword hangs from his belt. The circular body of the ring tapers as it reaches the other end where it is adorned with a petite embossed egg-shaped ornament. Two lovely relics from the Byzantine Empire! Size of Coin: 0.875"in diameter x 0.375" W (2.2 cm x 1 cm); Size of ring: US Size 8 / 0.875" in diameter (2.2 cm); Ring weight: 6.9 grams; Silver quality: 72% silver.
Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Civilization Gallery collection, acquired in 1992 under the supervision of Dr. Kilinsky head of SMU archeology department
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#157048Ring has expected nicks/chips to tondo and fading of detail to intaglio. Coin has fading of detail commensurate with age and minor abrasions to periphery. Otherwise, both are intact with rich patina.Condition
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