A BYZANTINE GOLD AND CARNELIAN FINGER RING
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A BYZANTINE GOLD AND CARNELIAN FINGER RING

CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.

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A BYZANTINE GOLD AND CARNELIAN FINGER RING
Circa 6th Century A.D.
The hoop a thin strap with hooked projections where it joins the hexagonal bezel, set with a carnelian cameo with the head of an eagle
11/16 in. (1.7 cm.) wide; ring size 5½
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's family in the 1980s.

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