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Early Byzantine / Early Christian Bronze Ring with Dove Motif- Circa 4th–7th century AD

Material: Cast bronze
Technique: Cast and engraved (intaglio-style bezel)
Condition: Intact; minor surface wear consistent with age; stable olive-green patina

Description:
A finely preserved Early Byzantine bronze ring featuring a small circular bezel engraved with a stylized dove. The bird is rendered in a simplified linear manner, with visible wing striations and a compact body, characteristic of early Christian symbolic engraving. The bezel is slightly raised above a slender hoop that gently tapers toward the shoulders.

The ring displays an attractive, stable olive-green patina with lighter deposits, consistent with long-term burial. The engraved motif remains clearly visible despite age-related wear.

Iconography and Attribution:
The dove is a central symbol in early Christianity, representing:
The Holy Spirit
Peace and divine presence
The soul and salvation

Such rings were commonly worn as personal devotional objects. Based on form, engraving style, and material, this example is consistent with Early Byzantine production from the Eastern Mediterranean.

Measurements:
Weight: 2.2 g
Inner Diameter: 15.1 mm
Ring Size:
US: ~4.5
EU (circumference): ~47

Condition:
Complete and wearable
Surface wear consistent with age
Engraving remains legible
Stable, attractive patina with no active corrosion

Provenance
From a European private collection, established in the 1980s
A provenance document from the previous owner can be provided in PDF format upon request.

Comparative Notes
Comparable bronze rings bearing Christian symbols (doves, crosses, chi-rho) are known from Late Antique contexts across the Levant, Egypt, and Asia Minor, often interpreted as expressions of personal faith and identity.

Market Position
A well-preserved and clearly symbolic Early Christian ring, desirable for collectors of Byzantine antiquities and religious artifacts. Its small size suggests it may have been worn by a woman or youth.