Byzantine Silver Ring with Red Stone Intaglio with CHI-RHO Monogram Circa 6th century AD This interesting silver ring boasts a slender hoop with facetted shoulders and a raised bezel cell adorned with a protruding red stone intaglio engraved with a CHI RHO monogram. The CHI RHO monogram is a Christian symbol representing the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" (Christos). It consists of the Greek letters Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ) superimposed on each other. The Chi appears as an "X" and the Rho as a "P," creating a monogram that resembles the shape of a cross. Dimensions: Diameter 18.34mm; US Size 8 1/4; UK Size Q; weight 5g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.