{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-ring-theodosia-7th-10th-c-disc-bezel","title":"Byzantine Silver Ring - 'Theodosia' (ca. 7th–10th c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 6.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine silver ring named 'Theodosia', with a worn bust on a separate bezel plate that appears bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eA rounded head and broad shoulders form a worn bust in low relief, outlined by a curved groove. A short collar joins the separate disc bezel to the plain hoop. The hoop is silver, confirmed in hand by the dealer. The separately made bezel plate appears bronze; its material remains a visual identification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 7th–10th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver hoop; bezel plate appears bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 6.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Hoop with mottled grey and pale earthen deposits over darkened hoop surfaces; separately made disc bezel joined to a short collar; the relief device softened by wear, its outline and framing groove still readable\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-596-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\u003eThe construction combines a separately made disc bezel with a plain hoop. Such disc-bezel forms occur in Byzantine ring design, and this piece is compared by its mounted bezel and worn figural relief. The figure's specific identity is not established by surviving attributes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe worn relief bust remains the focus of the small mounted disc.\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":63874983756106,"sku":"CR-596-S","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-silver-ring-theodosia-three-quarter-view-of-hoop-and-raised-disc-bezel-2.jpg?v=1791633669","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-silver-ring-theodosia-7th-10th-c-disc-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}