{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-heliona-9th-12th-c-ce-pierced-rosette-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Heliona' (9th–12th c. CE) EU 52 \/ US 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Heliona', with seven pierced openings and radiating lines on an oval bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eSeven circular openings pierce the oval bezel in a rosette arrangement, with short radiating lines between them. Small pellet bosses flank the plate where it meets the broad shoulders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 9th–12th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark bronze patina with earthen orange deposits in the piercings and incised lines; wear softens the radiating strokes while the openwork rosette remains crisp and complete\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-612-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 layout can be compared with the dotted example discussed by Pollio (2018, p.127), whose marks are engraved rather than drilled through. Here seven holes form genuine openwork in the bezel plate, with radiating lines between them. The perforated plate serves as ornament rather than a continuous sealing surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seven pierced openings give the oval plate a clear openwork rosette.\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":63875006955850,"sku":"CR-612-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-heliona-with-flat-oval-bezel-pierced-by-seven-holes-in-a-r-1.jpg?v=1791633903","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-heliona-9th-12th-c-ce-pierced-rosette-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}