Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A lustrous silver ring featuring a thin metal band and stunning circular face. Skillfully incised, the face features a dotted border encompassing a triangle and a rectangle both filled with a lattice-work motif, perhaps representing a temple, and 3 groups of 3 striations, each positioned in a starburst design, next to the rectangle. A fascinating piece, sure to dazzle and intrigue all who see it. Silver quality: 71% silver, 24% copper, 2% lead; Ring size: 11; Size: 0.875" W (2.2 cm); Size of face: 0.625" in diameter (1.6 cm); Weight: 2.1 grams.

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000

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#160437

  • Condition: One side of band detached from face, allowing the ring to be resized easily. Otherwise, excellent with lovely light patina.

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