Byzantine Bronze Ring with oval bezel and geometric frame – 10th–15th century AD (No reserve price)
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Bronze ring from the Bizantino culture with an oval bezel and geometric frame dating to the 10th–15th century AD, measuring 1.7 × 1.2 cm and weighing 2.94 g, in very good condition with a digital Certificate of Authenticity issued for a 2026 purchase from Germany from a private collection.
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Bronze ring with oval bezel and geometric frame – 10th–15th century AD
A bronze ring with a raised oval disc whose upper face retains an angular geometric composition framed by short peripheral incisions. A small central mark is too worn for its meaning to be established. The head projects above a relatively narrow band hoop with simple transitional shoulders. Dark brown patina is interrupted by pale deposits highlighting parts of the design. Edge wear and small pits are visible. The peripheral strokes follow the head's oval outline and create a border around the more angular central arrangement. The contrast between these two elements gives the face a structured appearance despite its worn surface. The disc projects beyond the hoop in the oblique views, while the shoulders remain comparatively restrained. Lighter deposits emphasise some lines more strongly than others. No complete inscription or named device is reconstructed from the small central mark and the surrounding fragmentary strokes.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.2 cm
Weight: 2.94 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house, previously from a personal collection.
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 in accordance with European law.
Bronze ring with oval bezel and geometric frame – 10th–15th century AD
A bronze ring with a raised oval disc whose upper face retains an angular geometric composition framed by short peripheral incisions. A small central mark is too worn for its meaning to be established. The head projects above a relatively narrow band hoop with simple transitional shoulders. Dark brown patina is interrupted by pale deposits highlighting parts of the design. Edge wear and small pits are visible. The peripheral strokes follow the head's oval outline and create a border around the more angular central arrangement. The contrast between these two elements gives the face a structured appearance despite its worn surface. The disc projects beyond the hoop in the oblique views, while the shoulders remain comparatively restrained. Lighter deposits emphasise some lines more strongly than others. No complete inscription or named device is reconstructed from the small central mark and the surrounding fragmentary strokes.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.2 cm
Weight: 2.94 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house, previously from a personal collection.
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 in accordance with European law.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
10th–15th century AD
Name of object
Ring with oval bezel and geometric frame – 10th–15th century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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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