{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-kaloira-10th-12th-c-blue-cabochon","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Kaloira' (ca. 10th–12th c. CE) EU 50 \/ US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Kaloira', with a blue domed cabochon in a grooved cup setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA plain domed blue cabochon rests in a separately made cup-shaped collet. A notched rim and rectangular grooves decorate the setting, which joins a slender round-section hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 10th–12th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Earthen deposits and a mottled grey-brown patina over the bronze; the collet intact with its notched collar preserved, the blue cabochon seated in place with a frosted, lightly pitted surface; thin hoop sound and even\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-623-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 separate cup-shaped collet and slender hoop can be compared with Davidson (1952), Type C. The blue dome is likely glass, and the notched collar supplies the setting's ornament. No device is engraved or moulded on the cabochon face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA plain blue dome rises above the grooved cup-shaped setting.\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":63875012755786,"sku":"CR-623-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-kaloira-with-raised-collet-and-blue-glass-cabochon-side-vi-1.jpg?v=1791634116","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-kaloira-10th-12th-c-blue-cabochon","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}