1494 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Dove. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid plaque with incuse perching dove, head turned to the rear with a wreath in its beak. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.208ff., for the type, especially nos.3,8,9. 3.99 grams, 21.35 mm overall, 16.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Dove. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid plaque with incuse perching dove, head turned to the rear with a wreath in its beak. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.208ff., for the type, especially nos.3,8,9. 3.99 grams, 21.35 mm overall, 16.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.