{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-ring-danielos-5th-8th-c-ce-eu-61-us-9-75","title":"Byzantine Silver Ring 'Danielos' (5th-8th c. CE) EU 61\/US 9.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early Byzantine silver signet ring, named 'Danielos,' carries one of the most enduring images of early Christian art: a central orant figure flanked by two beasts, almost certainly Daniel in the Lions' Den. Cast in billon — a silver-copper alloy — its flat circular bezel is paired with a remarkable hoop frieze of small compartmentalized panels, each framing an engraved bird or quadruped like a miniature metope procession.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Early Byzantine, 5th–8th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver (billon, silver-copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 61 \/ US 9,75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Unrestored, with natural silver sulfide tarnish on the exterior and characteristic cuprite-red oxidation inside the hoop; wear consistent with over a millennium of age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-199-S\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 type belong to the devotional and apotropaic tradition of the Eastern Mediterranean, produced in Byzantine provincial workshops across Asia Minor and the Syro-Palestinian coast. Daniel in the Lions' Den was among the most beloved early Christian motifs, invoking divine protection and deliverance, while the surrounding bestiary of doves and running quadrupeds echoes the animal friezes of contemporary loca sancta pilgrimage objects. As an original Byzantine ring with documented provenance and clearly legible iconography, it stands among the more eloquent survivors of this period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eFor the collector seeking an antique ring with engraved iconography that still reads clearly on the hand, 'Danielos' offers both a legible narrative scene and a rare compartmentalized hoop — a combination seldom found together. It is a genuinely wearable piece of medieval jewelry whose faith, symbolism, and craftsmanship remain vividly present.\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":61686442033482,"sku":"R-199-S","price":840.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0651.jpg?v=1776884141","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-silver-ring-danielos-5th-8th-c-ce-eu-61-us-9-75","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}