Byzantine Bronze Ring with Warrior Saint

拍品描述

12th-13th century A.D. D-section hoop with keeled shoulders, polygonal bezel with a stylised nimbate figure. Cf. for the type Crajovan, B., ‘Inele medievale cu ?i f?r? chaton descoperite pe teritoriul jud. Timi?, România,’ in Patrimonium Banaticum IX, 2019, pp.167–175, pl.3/5. 6.65 grams, 23.80 mm overall, 18.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This category of rings had a hexagonal-rounded chaton raised above the link. Conforming to the iconography of the Orthodox countries under the influence of Byzantium, the possible decoration was related to military saints. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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