Lot 68 BYZANTINE GOLD RING WITH GREEN BERYL INSET OF A PEACOCK 5TH–7TH CENTURY A.D.
Reference: ART6001309
This exquisite Byzantine gold ring showcases a lush green beryl intaglio intricately carved with the image of a regal peacock, crowned by a cross above its head. Symbolizing paradise, renewal, and eternal spring, the peacock in Christian iconography was a powerful emblem of immortality and resurrection. The gem’s rich hue and refined engraving are perfectly complemented by the warm glow of the finely worked gold setting. Likely worn as both a personal adornment and a spiritual token, this piece reflects the fusion of faith, symbolism, and luxurious craftsmanship that defined Byzantine art during the early medieval period.
Size: 18
Weight: 4.50 gr.