{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-kyros-5th-7th-century-ce-ancient-christian-cross-pellet-signet-authentic-early-byzantine-jewelry","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Kyros' (5th–7th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine bronze ring, named 'Kyros,' is an Early Christian signet cast in a single piece during the 5th to 7th century CE. Its raised rectangular bezel bears an incised equal-armed cross dividing the field into four quadrants, framed by eight punched pellets, a devotional and apotropaic device beloved in the provinces of the Early Byzantine world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 5th–7th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition with multi-layered malachite green and cuprite red patina, cross and pellets clearly legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-81-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. 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\u003eRings of this form belong to the great flourishing of Early Christian personal devotion across the Eastern Mediterranean, from Anatolia and the Balkans to the Levant. The cross dividing the bezel into quadrants, encircled by punched pellets, functioned as both a mark of faith and a protective sign, worn daily by townspeople, soldiers, and clergy alike. The distinctive lateral wing-shoulders flanking the platform bezel place 'Kyros' firmly within the provincial workshop traditions of the 5th to 7th century, an authentic original Byzantine ring with documented provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Kyros' is a compelling example of wearable medieval jewelry from the dawn of Christian Europe, sturdy enough to enjoy and rich with iconographic meaning. Its clear cross-and-pellet bezel and layered patina make it an antique ring with engraved iconography that speaks directly to the collector of early Christian art.\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":63381407727946,"sku":"R-81-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-kyros-with-cross-and-pellet-bezel-three-quarter-vie-1.jpg?v=1788071708","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-kyros-5th-7th-century-ce-ancient-christian-cross-pellet-signet-authentic-early-byzantine-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}