{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-georgios-10th-14th-c-ce-disc-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Georgios' (ca. 10th–14th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Georgios', with a diamond lattice incised on a small round disc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eTwo sets of incised lines cross to form a lozenge grid on the small raised disc bezel. The flat tapering hoop is intact and slightly dented, with no break or overlapping seam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 10th–14th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark brown surface with earthen orange deposits across the hoop and in the engraved lines; the hoop slightly dented but intact, with no break or seam; the lattice softened by wear yet still clear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-615-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has been cleaned, but the patina has been left intact. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe small disc and tapering hoop can be compared with the forms grouped under Davidson (1952), Type Q. The device is a geometric lattice cut directly into the metal face. The hoop is intact and slightly dented, with no overlapping seam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe incised lattice fills the raised disc while the plain hoop keeps the profile simple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63875009085770,"sku":"CR-615-B","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-disc-bezel-ring-georgios-three-quarter-view-showing-raised-beze-1.jpg?v=1791633966","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-georgios-10th-14th-c-ce-disc-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}