Vizighotic Yellow gold Ring
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Description from the seller
A gold ring, the shank of which is decorated with a plaited rope pattern. There is a knop to the shoulder. The oval bezel is engraved with an equal armed cross, and there are Latin letters between each of the arms. Internal diameter 15mm.
The Visigoths were a division of the Goths, an East-Germanic people. Evidence of them prior to their interaction with the Romans is limited. They were however, the first people to invade Rome and they defeated the Roman Emperor, Valens, in battle. Their tumultuous relations with the Roman Empire culminated in the sack and invasion of Rome in 410 A.D. This was the first time Rome had been taken by a foreign army and signals the start of the Empire’s decline.
Provenance: Ex. London Gentleman, acquired legally over the last few years.
The Supplier warrants that he/she obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The ring comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Ancient Art London.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A gold ring, the shank of which is decorated with a plaited rope pattern. There is a knop to the shoulder. The oval bezel is engraved with an equal armed cross, and there are Latin letters between each of the arms. Internal diameter 15mm.
The Visigoths were a division of the Goths, an East-Germanic people. Evidence of them prior to their interaction with the Romans is limited. They were however, the first people to invade Rome and they defeated the Roman Emperor, Valens, in battle. Their tumultuous relations with the Roman Empire culminated in the sack and invasion of Rome in 410 A.D. This was the first time Rome had been taken by a foreign army and signals the start of the Empire’s decline.
Provenance: Ex. London Gentleman, acquired legally over the last few years.
The Supplier warrants that he/she obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The ring comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Ancient Art London.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Vizighotic
Metal
Yellow gold
Century/ Timeframe
7th century AD
Acquired from
Antique market
Total weight
8.72 g
Year acquired
2019
Condition
Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2019
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
