{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-isidoros-6th-13th-c-ce-cross-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Isidoros' (ca. 6th–13th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Isidoros', with a single incised X on a small oval bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eTwo crossing incised strokes form a single X on the integral oval bezel. The tapering hoop and shoulders are plain, without transverse grooves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 6th–13th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark black patina across the hoop and bezel; the engraved X crisp, with pale earthen fill in the incised lines; light surface wear and minor earthen deposits, intact and complete\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-624-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 one-piece construction and small integral bezel provide the basis for comparison with simple Byzantine marked-bezel forms. The device consists of two incised strokes making an X. Its precise letter or religious interpretation is not established by that shape alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single incised X gives the small plain bezel its individual mark.\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":63875012854090,"sku":"CR-624-B","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/oval-bezel-of-byzantine-bronze-ring-isidoros-showing-the-incised-cross-with-pale-2.jpg?v=1791634137","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-isidoros-6th-13th-c-ce-cross-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}