Byzantine Silver Ring with Dove, Olive Branch and Cross

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Description from the seller

Of solid silver, octagonal bezel finely engraved with a dove standing in front of an olive branch, a cross above. The shank embellished with deeply incised acanthus decoration. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 6 3/4 - GB= N - 1.8 cm D inside
Material: Silver, 5.1 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 6th - 7th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection of the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Of solid silver, octagonal bezel finely engraved with a dove standing in front of an olive branch, a cross above. The shank embellished with deeply incised acanthus decoration. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 6 3/4 - GB= N - 1.8 cm D inside
Material: Silver, 5.1 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 6th - 7th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection of the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 6th - 7th Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Dove, Olive Branch and Cross
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
United KingdomVerified
4467
Objects sold
99.18%
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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.

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