Byzantine Bronze Sing Ring with Engraved Bezel 9th to 10th Century AD (No reserve price)
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Middle Byzantine bronze signet ring with an engraved oval bezel dating to the 9th–10th century AD, featuring a broad hoop and heavy shoulders, 2.3 × 2.1 cm and 6.94 g, in good condition and authentic (official), acquired in 2026 from Casa de subastas with provenance from a private collection and previously from Germany since 1980, supplied with a digital Certificate of Authenticity.
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Middle Byzantine Bronze Signet Ring with Engraved Bezel – 9th to 10th Century AD
A substantial Middle Byzantine bronze signet ring featuring a broad hoop expanding into a prominent oval bezel decorated with a deeply engraved stylised motif, probably intended to function as a personal emblem or monogrammatic seal. The strongly integrated bezel and heavy shoulders are characteristic of Byzantine signet rings of the Middle Byzantine period, when engraved rings were used both as personal ornaments and as practical seals associated with identity and ownership. The surface displays an attractive dark brown and green archaeological patina with areas of mineral deposition and wear consistent with considerable age.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 6.94 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.
Middle Byzantine Bronze Signet Ring with Engraved Bezel – 9th to 10th Century AD
A substantial Middle Byzantine bronze signet ring featuring a broad hoop expanding into a prominent oval bezel decorated with a deeply engraved stylised motif, probably intended to function as a personal emblem or monogrammatic seal. The strongly integrated bezel and heavy shoulders are characteristic of Byzantine signet rings of the Middle Byzantine period, when engraved rings were used both as personal ornaments and as practical seals associated with identity and ownership. The surface displays an attractive dark brown and green archaeological patina with areas of mineral deposition and wear consistent with considerable age.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.1 cm
Weight: 6.94 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
9th to 10th Century AD
Name of object
Sing Ring with Engraved Bezel 9th to 10th 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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