BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH NIELLO MONOGRAM

Ca. AD 400 - 600. >A gold ring with a faceted hoop, widening at the shoulders to support a circular bezel plate inlaid in niello with a monogram. > For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number OA.7151. >Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 9.3g >Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with A. Moser collection, Switzerland 1990s-2000. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >>