Byzantine Bronze Ring Dot Decoration 5th to 7th Century AD (No reserve price)

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Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 210 - € 250
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€16
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€11
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€9

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Byzantine bronze ring from the 5th to 7th century AD, with a ring-and-dot bezel, dimensions 1.9 x 2.0 cm and weight 3.37 g, in good condition and authentic.

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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration – 5th to 7th Century AD

A Byzantine bronze finger ring featuring a broad circular bezel decorated with a carefully arranged pattern of punched ring-and-dot motifs. A central circular element is surrounded by additional punched circles distributed across the surface, creating a balanced geometric composition characteristic of Byzantine personal jewellery. The slender hoop expands gently toward the bezel, while the surface preserves extensive archaeological patina, mineral deposits and age-related wear consistent with prolonged burial.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.9 x 2.0 cm
Weight: 3.37 gr

Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.

We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration – 5th to 7th Century AD

A Byzantine bronze finger ring featuring a broad circular bezel decorated with a carefully arranged pattern of punched ring-and-dot motifs. A central circular element is surrounded by additional punched circles distributed across the surface, creating a balanced geometric composition characteristic of Byzantine personal jewellery. The slender hoop expands gently toward the bezel, while the surface preserves extensive archaeological patina, mineral deposits and age-related wear consistent with prolonged burial.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.9 x 2.0 cm
Weight: 3.37 gr

Provenance: Acquired in Germany at an Auction House.

We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.

Details

Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
5th to 7th Century AD
Name of object
Ring Dot Decoration 5th to 7th Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
427
Objects sold
100%
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