BYZANTINE RING STONE WITH CROSS
Ca. 600-800 AD. A fine amber oval-shaped ring stone bearing an incised depiction of a cross with an X at the centre, on a double plinth. The whole composition is enclosed within a dotted border. The cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the Christian faith. Size: L:16.4mm / W:12.5mm ; 1.48g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300