FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 2
Da Apollo Art Auctions
28.4.24
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW

LOTTO 555:

BYZANTINE GOLD AMULET RING WITH MOTIF AGAINST EVIL

Venduto per: £3 800
Prezzo iniziale:
£ 2 000
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£4 000 - £6 000
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BYZANTINE GOLD AMULET RING WITH MOTIF AGAINST EVIL
Ca. AD 1400 - 1600.
A Byzantine 20 ct gold amulet-signet-ring. It is polygonal hooped and connected to a round bezel depicting magical symbols against the evil power enclosed by a serpent chasing its tail. For similar see: British Museum Registration number AF.1022. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 6g
Provenance: Private Central London collection; Ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.