LOT 273 ELABORATE BYZANTINE SILVER RING
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Ca. 600-800 AD. A silver finger ring featuring a ribbed hoop with an applied bezel with intricate knobbed filigree decoration and captivating shoulders embellished with trefoil plaques that mirror the design of the bezel. During the Byzantine era, silver rings were most commonly used for personal adornment. There were a variety of styles and designs that served as symbols of status, rank, and social class. Some of the most popular designs focused on religious iconography and motifs, while others featured images of animals, plants, and other natural elements.Size: D: 18.19mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 8.31gProvenance: Private London collector, acquired on the UK Art market, pre-2000.
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