Byzantine Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration 6th to 8th Century AD (No reserve price)
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Byzantine bronze ring with a broad circular bezel decorated by concentric ring‑and‑dot motifs, dating to the 6th–8th century AD, with a green patina, weight 2.43 g, dimensions 1.7 × 1.6 cm, provenance Germany via an auction house.
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration – 6th to 8th Century AD
A Byzantine bronze ring distinguished by a broad circular bezel decorated with a symmetrical arrangement of ring-and-dot motifs, consisting of concentric punched circles surrounding small raised or recessed central points. The large flat bezel is supported by a substantial hoop that widens toward the shoulders, creating a bold and balanced form characteristic of personal ornaments from the Early Byzantine period. The geometric decoration is simple but visually striking, while the surviving green and earthy patina, together with mineral deposits across the surface, gives the ring a strong archaeological character consistent with prolonged burial.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Weight: 2.43 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 – 6th to 8th Century AD
A Byzantine bronze ring distinguished by a broad circular bezel decorated with a symmetrical arrangement of ring-and-dot motifs, consisting of concentric punched circles surrounding small raised or recessed central points. The large flat bezel is supported by a substantial hoop that widens toward the shoulders, creating a bold and balanced form characteristic of personal ornaments from the Early Byzantine period. The geometric decoration is simple but visually striking, while the surviving green and earthy patina, together with mineral deposits across the surface, gives the ring a strong archaeological character consistent with prolonged burial.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Weight: 2.43 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
6th to 8th Century AD
Name of object
Ring with Ring-and-Dot Decoration 6th to 8th 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
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