No. 102793713

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Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition  (No reserve price)
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Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition (No reserve price)

Wear piece of history, not just jewerly Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition Object Type: Adjustable bronze ring Period: Byzantine Period, ca. 10th–12th century AD Material: Bronze (copper-alloy) Decoration: Raised circular relief motifs; restrained geometric ornamentation Description This adjustable bronze ring, with its thick-walled construction and raised circular relief motifs, reflects the tradition of restrained yet meaningful status rings associated with the Byzantine noble milieu. The use of geometric signs in place of inscriptions or figural imagery corresponds to a controlled decorative language that conveys notions of authority, continuity, and protective power. The open-band form indicates that the ring was intended for regular wear, while simultaneously functioning as an object that subtly expressed social standing and affiliation. Dimensions: Outer Diameter: 21.5 mm Inner Diameter: 19.3 mm Weight: 2.01 g Information The presentation and sales process is conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith. Within this framework, no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation. The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form remain unaltered, and only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. Given that high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, prospective evaluation should consider the images in conjunction with the stated measurements. All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process. Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may be provided in PDF format.

No. 102793713

Sold
Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition  (No reserve price)

Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition (No reserve price)

Wear piece of history, not just jewerly

Byzantine Bronze Ring of Aristocratic Tradition

Object Type: Adjustable bronze ring
Period: Byzantine Period, ca. 10th–12th century AD
Material: Bronze (copper-alloy)
Decoration: Raised circular relief motifs; restrained geometric ornamentation

Description
This adjustable bronze ring, with its thick-walled construction and raised circular relief motifs, reflects the tradition of restrained yet meaningful status rings associated with the Byzantine noble milieu. The use of geometric signs in place of inscriptions or figural imagery corresponds to a controlled decorative language that conveys notions of authority, continuity, and protective power. The open-band form indicates that the ring was intended for regular wear, while simultaneously functioning as an object that subtly expressed social standing and affiliation.

Dimensions:
Outer Diameter: 21.5 mm
Inner Diameter: 19.3 mm
Weight: 2.01 g

Information
The presentation and sales process is conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith. Within this framework, no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form remain unaltered, and only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy.

Given that high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, prospective evaluation should consider the images in conjunction with the stated measurements.

All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may be provided in PDF format.

Final bid
€ 50
No reserve price
Ruth Garrido Vila
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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