BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH NIELLO MONOGRAM

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A gold ring with a faceted hoop, widening at the shoulders to support a circular bezel plate inlaid in niello with a monogram. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number OA.7151. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 9.3g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with A. Moser collection, Switzerland 1990s-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter..

Estimate:£800

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