Lot Essay
The round bezel is decorated with the incised figures of the Virgin Mary holding the Child, both with nimbi. Two columns of inscription in Greek characters read 'υγια Ηλια', '(your) health, Elia'.
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PROPERTY FROM A LONDON PRIVATE COLLECTION
A BYZANTINE GOLD FINGER RING
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A BYZANTINE GOLD FINGER RING
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
Bezel: 14 mm. diam; ring size R.
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
Bezel: 14 mm. diam; ring size R.
Provenance
Antiquities, Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, lot 83.
English private collection, acquired from the above.
English private collection, acquired from the above.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department