Byzantine Bronze Byzantine Bronze Ring with Punched Dot Motif - 22.85 mm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€20
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€15
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€10

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Description from the seller

A Byzantine cast bronze finger ring with an oval bezel decorated with small punched dots and curved engraved lines arranged into a simple, symmetrical geometric composition. Such dotted motifs were common in Byzantine jewellery, reflecting a taste for abstract, repetitive ornament.

The slightly raised bezel is smoothly integrated with a thick hoop typical of Byzantine bronze rings. Rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments and occasionally used as simple signets.

The surface shows natural wear and a dark grey patina consistent with ancient bronze. With an intact hoop, this is a genuine, wearable and displayable Byzantine antiquity.

Material: Bronze
Culture / Period: Byzantine · Circa 4th–7th century AD
Motif: Punched dot decoration with curved lines
Function: Personal ornamental ring / possible simple signet
Diameter: 23.1 mm
Weight: 5.2 g
Condition: Intact hoop with visible age patina (as shown in the photographs)

Please note: The item is sold as found. The photographs form part of the description. Detailed acquisition / provenance information is provided in the accompanying provenance record.

A Byzantine cast bronze finger ring with an oval bezel decorated with small punched dots and curved engraved lines arranged into a simple, symmetrical geometric composition. Such dotted motifs were common in Byzantine jewellery, reflecting a taste for abstract, repetitive ornament.

The slightly raised bezel is smoothly integrated with a thick hoop typical of Byzantine bronze rings. Rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments and occasionally used as simple signets.

The surface shows natural wear and a dark grey patina consistent with ancient bronze. With an intact hoop, this is a genuine, wearable and displayable Byzantine antiquity.

Material: Bronze
Culture / Period: Byzantine · Circa 4th–7th century AD
Motif: Punched dot decoration with curved lines
Function: Personal ornamental ring / possible simple signet
Diameter: 23.1 mm
Weight: 5.2 g
Condition: Intact hoop with visible age patina (as shown in the photographs)

Please note: The item is sold as found. The photographs form part of the description. Detailed acquisition / provenance information is provided in the accompanying provenance record.

Details

Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Circa 4th–7th century AD
Name of object
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Punched Dot Motif
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
22.85 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
10.11 mm
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
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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