Byzantine Bronze ring with a dome-shaped bezel resembling an onion, 17 mm, 6th/8th centuries AD. Ring (No reserve price)
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Bronze ring with an onion-dome bezel dating to the 6th–8th century AD, of Byzantine culture, with an internal diameter of 16 mm and a weight of 4.27 g, acquired in 2004 from a private German collection and no export outside the EU is offered as authentic by Catawiki.
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Description from the seller
Excellent bronze ring with a dome-shaped bezel resembling an onion.
Origin: North Germany
Date: 6th to 8th centuries AD
Condition: Very good, see photo.
Size: inner diameter of 16 mm
Weight 2.92 g
The surface has an attractive natural patina, the result of centuries, which enhances its antique character and beauty.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 at the Germany Art and Antiques Fair.
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous ownership history: Old private collection of a German collector.
This article does not require an export license within the EU.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
The supplier guarantees that this ring was legally purchased.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
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834/deme 4
Excellent bronze ring with a dome-shaped bezel resembling an onion.
Origin: North Germany
Date: 6th to 8th centuries AD
Condition: Very good, see photo.
Size: inner diameter of 16 mm
Weight 2.92 g
The surface has an attractive natural patina, the result of centuries, which enhances its antique character and beauty.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 at the Germany Art and Antiques Fair.
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous ownership history: Old private collection of a German collector.
This article does not require an export license within the EU.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
The supplier guarantees that this ring was legally purchased.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
See images for proper printing.
834/deme 4
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Byzantine
Metal
Bronze ring with a dome-shaped bezel resembling an onion, 17 mm, 6th/8th centuries AD.
Century/ Timeframe
siglos: 6º al 8º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
4.27 g
Year acquired
2004
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Austria
Country of Origin
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
