EARLY BYZANTINE PINK CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO WITH CHI-RHO MONOGRAM IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A pink chalcedony intaglio engraved with a Chi-Rho monogram, formed by the superimposed Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), the first two letters of Christos, meaning Christ. Set in a hallmarked 18K gold ring with an oval bezel bordered by twisted wire, elaborate openwork shoulders of interlaced loops and applied granules, and a ropework hoop of twisted strands. Size: D:21.18mm / US: 11 5/8 / UK: X; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with S.T. collection, Switzerland, 1980s-2000s.

Estimate:£400

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