Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring Depicting Bride and Groom
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Byzantine solid silver marriage ring with a rectangular bezel carved with opposing profile busts of the bride and groom and a cross above, dating to c. 5th–6th century A.D., 5.1 g, USA size 5 3/4 (GB L), in excellent, intact condition, provenance from a UK private collection, acquired in 2019 from the United Kingdom, authenticity confirmed as original.
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Description from the seller
Of solid silver, a rectangular bezel deeply carved with opposed profile busts of the marrying couple, a cross above. Exquisite.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Size: USA= 5 3/4 - GB= L - 1.8 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 5.1 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 5th-6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000, acquired on the London art market.
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, a rectangular bezel deeply carved with opposed profile busts of the marrying couple, a cross above. Exquisite.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Size: USA= 5 3/4 - GB= L - 1.8 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 5.1 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 5th-6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000, acquired on the London art market.
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. 5th - 6th Century A.D.
Name of object
Marriage Ring Depicting Bride and Groom
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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