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LOT 9:
BYZANTINE OPENWORK GOLD RING DEPICTING JESUS WITH THE CROSS
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Sold for: £2,200
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£3,000 - £6,000
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BYZANTINE OPENWORK GOLD RING DEPICTING JESUS WITH THE CROSS
Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Byzantine medieval 23ct openwork ring with a round hoop, embellished with an openwork wave-like pattern that is connected to a round openwork bezel. The bezel features infant Jesus sitting on the lap of the Virgin Mary, with Christ blessing an angel or a saint. All three figures are depicted with halos.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 11gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
