Description
SOLD
A fine gold finger ring, mounted in a fancy openwork setting composed of double spiral elements, round collar bezel set with a double layered paste glass jewel. The glass inset displays a mother of pearl-like patina characteristic of ancient glass.
Condition: Some minor loss around the upper edge of the bezel, otherwise intact.
It dates to the early Byzantine Period, 5-8th century AD.
Size: 5 ¾
Provenance: NYC collection, ex. Willem Bastiaan Blok Coll., Netherlands, 1980s-1990s
