{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-kallisto-10th-12th-c-rosette-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Kallisto' (ca. 10th–12th c. CE) EU 55.5 \/ US 7.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Kallisto', with an eight-pointed geometric star in a square frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eFour triangular cells reserve an X-shaped centre, crossed by radiating slits to form an eight-pointed star. Small cut pits and a serrated stroke border complete the framed device; oblique hatching decorates the shoulders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 10th–12th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55.5 \/ US 7.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark olive-brown patina across the metal with orange earth deposits packed into the engraved grooves; the device, shoulder hatching and bezel outline remain crisp; hoop intact and even in profile\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-625-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 large bezel and flared shoulders can be compared with Davidson (1952), Type L. The design combines triangular cells, radial slits and a squared border into an eight-pointed geometric star. The comparison rests on form and ornament, without assigning a particular belief to its wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eight-pointed device brings radial geometry into the squared bezel frame.\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":63875013017930,"sku":"CR-625-B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/three-quarter-view-of-byzantine-bronze-ring-kallisto-showing-framed-rosette-and-2.jpg?v=1791634160","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-kallisto-10th-12th-c-rosette-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}