{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-geranos-9th-11th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring 'Geranos' (9th-11th c. AD) EU 57\/US 8","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring with a broad circular bezel enriched with delicate gold inlay. At the center appears a stylized bird with elongated neck and leg, closely resembling a crane or similar wading bird rendered in a schematic decorative style. Surrounding the figure runs a circular sequence of gold inlaid Greek characters framed by a dotted border. The shoulders of the ring are further embellished with gold inlaid ornamental patterns that continue the decorative program onto the hoop. The ring retains an attractive ancient patina with substantial surviving gold inlay that highlights the original craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze with gold inlay\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eDate: Byzantine, 9th–11th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eProvenance: European private collection, reportedly from older British and European collections formed in the 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-183-B\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eCondition: Very good, with stable patina and significant surviving gold inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1845\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eDuring the Middle Byzantine period, rings decorated with gold inlay became popular forms of personal jewellery across the eastern Mediterranean. These rings often combined symbolic imagery with short Greek inscriptions that expressed identity, protection, or devotion. Birds appear frequently in Byzantine decorative arts and could symbolize vigilance, spiritual ascent, or divine guidance. Rings of this type were worn as personal ornaments and sometimes carried protective meaning, reflecting the close relationship between jewellery, faith, and identity in Byzantine society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61346531311946,"sku":"R-183-B","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0494.jpg?v=1773579665","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-geranos-9th-11th-c-ad-eu-57-us-8","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}