{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-porphyra-5th-8th-c-ce-cabochon-bezel","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Porphyra' (ca. 5th–8th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine bronze ring named 'Porphyra', with a dark cabochon surrounded by raised pellets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA domed dark purple-brown cabochon sits in a raised collar with four prong-like projections. A circle of raised pellets surrounds the setting on a broad disc bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 5th–8th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Heavy earthen encrustation with orange and green patina across band and bezel; the cabochon intact in its setting with surface pitting and whitish accretions; a hairline split through one shoulder, prongs and pellet border preserved\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-609-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 piece rests on a central cabochon collar within a broad pellet-bordered disc. The raised pellets form relief ornament around the plain dome, rather than an engraved bezel device. Colour and setting describe the insert without establishing its mineral identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dark cabochon and ring of raised pellets form the centre of the design.\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":63875006726474,"sku":"CR-609-B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-porphyra-three-quarter-view-of-disc-bezel-with-domed-caboc-1.jpg?v=1791633867","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bronze-ring-porphyra-5th-8th-c-ce-cabochon-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}