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Лот 524 - Auction 66 - Part II

A fine Byzantine gold ring with ...

Лот 524

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A fine Byzantine gold ring with Sassanian garnet intaglio. Lion with attributes.
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A fine Byzantine gold ring with Sassanian garnet intaglio. Lion with attributes.
intaglio 9 x 10 mm; ring diam. 18 mm circa; gr. 6,22
The feline is facing in profile to the left, lying on the ground with the head facing in front; below a crescent moon, above: a star. Astrological symbology. The gem, of attractive vivid hue, is mounted on a raised bezel in the shape of a chalice, characterized by a perforated inscription in ancient Greek ("open work"): EVHMIA (Eufemia or Eutimia); the back of the setting is decorated with an elegant openwork motif in volutes (two "S" faced). Also the hoop is characterized by a perforated inscription: KVPIE BOH (E) I TI OYI COV ("God helps your servant Euphemia"). Ring of votive-devotional meaning referring to the Christian faith of the ancient owner. Rare typology (typical of the 6th-7th century AD) in excellent condition. Slightwear marks. For comparison: Christie's sale, Antiquites, April 29, 2019, New York, lot 153; Metrpolitan Museum, New York, inv. n. 17.190.1654; Spier, Jeffrey. Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium. Paris, Chicago and New York: Les Enluminures, 2012. pp. 124, 126, fig. 19.1.
6th-7th century AD.

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