BYZANTINE CROSS INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 600
A gold finger ring composed of a D-shaped hoop with expanded shoulders and a large bezel with a beaded border, set with a red stone intaglio engraved with a depiction of a cross. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring.
Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 8g
Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000