Byzantine ring featuring a raised circular bezel with an intaglio engraving of a bird and a salamander, symbolic creatures in early Christian tradition.
Dimensions -
Ring Size: UK P½–Q / US 8–8.25 / EU 57–58 approx.
Weight: 26.78 grams
Metal:
22kt gold (bezel) and 15kt gold (shank)
Period/Era:
Byzantine
Additional Details:
Niello inlay: zig-zag, Greek key, acanthus, and Vitruvian scroll motifs
Inscriptions: ΑΡΕΤΗ (“Virtue”), ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ (“Temperance”)
Condition Report -
Very good condition overall. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Niello inlay mostly intact with minimal loss. Engravings remain crisp and legible.
Byzantine ring featuring a raised circular bezel with an intaglio engraving of a bird and a salamander, symbolic creatures in early Christian tradition.
Dimensions -
Ring Size: UK P½–Q / US 8–8.25 / EU 57–58 approx.
Weight: 26.78 grams
Metal:
22kt gold (bezel) and 15kt gold (shank)
Period/Era:
Byzantine
Additional Details:
Niello inlay: zig-zag, Greek key, acanthus, and Vitruvian scroll motifs
Inscriptions: ΑΡΕΤΗ (“Virtue”), ΣΩΦΡΟΣΥΝΗ (“Temperance”)
Condition Report -
Very good condition overall. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Niello inlay mostly intact with minimal loss. Engravings remain crisp and legible.
