{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-peristerios-10th-14th-c-bird-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Peristerios' (ca. 10th–14th c. CE) EU 45 \/ US 3.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Peristerios', with a long-necked bird device on a raised round bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA bird-like figure in profile occupies the small circular bezel, with a long curved neck and folded wing. A concave transition connects the disc to the plain tapering hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 10th–14th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 45 \/ US 3.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark olive-black patina with earthen deposits caught in the bird device; the bezel edge slightly irregular from wear; hoop intact and smooth to the touch\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-604-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 comparison for this ring rests on the small raised disc and its concave transition to the hoop. Bird devices occur in Byzantine ring imagery; here the long curved neck and folded wing remain the principal visible features. A dove reading can be offered only as an interpretation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long-necked bird device fills the small circular 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":63874996633930,"sku":"CR-604-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-peristerios-with-raised-disc-bezel-engraved-with-a-long-ne-1.jpg?v=1791633796","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-peristerios-10th-14th-c-bird-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}