BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURAL GOLD RING WITH GARNET

Ca. AD 600
An elegant gold finger ring comprising a flat-section hoop with applied beaded wire borders and openwork, pelta-shaped design. Raised, arcaded architectural model with granule detailing supports a trumpet-shaped bezel of inset garnet cloison.
Size: D:13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; Weight: 7g
Provenance: Private London collection pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate: GBP 1200 - 1600