{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-okellina-9th-12th-c-ring-and-dot-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Okellina' (ca. 9th–12th c. CE) EU 57 \/ US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Okellina', with eight ring-and-dot motifs around a plain centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eEight circle-and-dot units follow the edge of the flat oval bezel, leaving its centre plain. The one-piece hoop tapers smoothly from the shoulders; the orange material in the ornament is retained deposit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 9th–12th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Intact, with a dark brown-black patina over the bezel and hoop; orange earthen deposits remain in the circle-and-dot marks and along the inside of the hoop; light overall wear, the ornament crisp\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-627-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 arrangement can be compared with Pülz (2020), S98, and circle-and-dot rings among Davidson's Type G and Type Q groups. Eight repeated units encircle a plain centre on the integral oval bezel. The orange material within the cuts is retained deposit, as observed on the object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight circle-and-dot units surround the plain centre of the oval bezel.\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":63875013607754,"sku":"CR-627-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-okellina-with-flat-oval-bezel-bordered-by-punched-ring-and-1.jpg?v=1791634180","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-okellina-9th-12th-c-ring-and-dot-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}