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A Byzantine Gold and Glass Intaglio Ring, Circa 4th-6th Century A.D.

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Of rectangular form, with a Greek cross cut from a sheet of gold leaf set beneath a layer of pale blue glass, mounted in 22kt yellow gold, the intaglio 15mm wide, finger size 7 1/2 Weight:4.4gr
  • Ring Size:
    7.5 US, Resizable
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    4.4 g
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    6th Century A.D.
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  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12021918992

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