Byzantine Bronze Marriage Ring Depicting Bride and Groom
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Byzantine bronze marriage ring depicting bride and groom, c.5th–6th century A.D., with a facetted hoop and a rectangular bezel carved with opposed profile busts of the couple and a cross above; in excellent, intact condition, size USA 10¼ (GB U) 2.3 cm inside diameter, acquired in 2021 from a UK private collection via TimeLine Auctions, with a Certificate of Authenticity and legal export guarantees.
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Description from the seller
With a facetted hoop, a rectangular bezel deeply carved with opposed profile busts of the marrying couple, a cross above. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 10 1/4 - GB= U - 2.3 cm inside D
Material: Bronze
Culture: Byzantine, c. 5th-6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Ex TimeLine Auctions, lot 208.
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.
With a facetted hoop, a rectangular bezel deeply carved with opposed profile busts of the marrying couple, a cross above. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 10 1/4 - GB= U - 2.3 cm inside D
Material: Bronze
Culture: Byzantine, c. 5th-6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Ex TimeLine Auctions, lot 208.
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
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bronze
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
