{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-ring-thalios-12th-15th-c-domed-boss-bezel","title":"Byzantine Silver Ring - 'Thalios' (ca. 12th–15th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine silver ring named 'Thalios', with a hollow pierced dome with bosses and twisted-wire ornament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eThe tall hollow dome carries projecting bosses, a bead at its apex and circular openings framed by twisted-wire collars. The dome and flat-section hoop appear to have been made separately and joined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 12th–15th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Grey toned silver with pale earthen deposits in the recesses and traces of green mineralisation around the bezel joins; bosses and wire collars intact, the hoop worn thin at the back with light surface losses\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-593-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in cleaned condition. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003ePollio (2018, p.115) discusses architectural dome and crown designs. This ring can be compared through its hollow bezel, pierced openings and applied ornament. The openwork is visible, while a specific pomander function is not established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBosses, twisted wire and openwork turn the tall dome into the ring's central feature.\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":63874978218314,"sku":"CR-593-S","price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-silver-ring-thalios-three-quarter-view-of-hollow-dome-with-applied-bos-2.jpg?v=1791633633","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-silver-ring-thalios-12th-15th-c-domed-boss-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}