A large Byzantine Gold Ring with intaglio, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE Medium - Copper that do not detract from

that do not detract from the overall quality

Purposefully shaped like functional axes or celts

Its painted design is intended to resemble lacquer

The catalog was assembled by Raphael Collin

A truly lovely example

A large Byzantine Gold Ring with intaglio, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE Medium - Copper that do not detract fromThis wide and intricately designed ring is a handsome example of high status Byzantine jewelry. Crafted from high karat gold, it features a small, hexagonal bezel set with a fine amethyst intaglio depicting a bearded satyr. The satyr is shown kneeling in profile and grasping a cornucopia, a classical symbol of abundance and fecundity. The bezel is accentuated by a rope pattern border and enhanced with gold granulation at the six hexagonal points. The