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A GROUP OF BYZANTINE SILVER RINGS, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600526

Six Byzantine silver rings of the normal type whereby a wire is looped into a shank and soldered onto a flat bezel which is then usually engraved with the motif. Three are engraved with an expanding cross, one with a square bezel with a Greek cross, another with two busts facing each other with a palm tree between, possibly saints. Finally one with a depiction of the virgin with child.
Size: USA 8.6 - 9.25 - 8 - 8.75 - 7.5.
Weight: 1.82 - 3.65 - 2.60 - 2.20 - 1.63 grams.

CONDITION
In overall good condition (only first one cracked in shank).

PROVENANCE
Private collection, British; acquired 1965-1981 by his father. And thence by descent to the present owner.