ANCIENT CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S RING 6th-9th CENTURY SZ 10

Ancient 9th century artifact. Triple wrap top of one continuous piece. The underside flat and each with rounded outside. Evidently, the popular twisted motif rings are a refinement of this basic const

Gilt bronze of good quality. Size 7 1/2 with a 3.4mm rounded face oval band ridged at the shoulders. Large scalloped oval bezel with 9 dot within a circle motifs. That motif is a later incarnation of

Ancient European Pilgrim's Cross 6th-9th Century Gilt bronze, 1" height, symmetrical with broad beams joined with a large square center. Carried on pilgrimages to the Holy Land before they were restri

Gilt bronze, 1" height, symmetrical with broad beams joined with a large square center. Carried on pilgrimages to the Holy Land before they were restricted by Muslims. All items purchased are accompan

Gilt bronze, 1" height, symmetrical with broad beams joined with a large square center. Carried on pilgrimages to the Holy Land before they were restricted by Muslims. All items purchased are accompan

Rounded face band, 3.6mm at the bottom, flaring to the shoulders. Large size 10 1/4. Round bezel of low domed form cut with the Star of Bethlehem as a four-point star as was the interpretation at the

Size 10 3/4. Rare early variation. Cast as a solid disk with a center core to distribute the molten metal and heat. The core was then, laboriously removed by hand with remnants intact. The outer face

Gilt bronze, size 10 with 1.8mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. An oval bezel with scalloped edges, plain, perhaps intended for a signet if the owner desired. Good detail and wearable size

Byzantine Empire, Western Asia, probably Constantinople, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A simple yet elegant 18 karat gold ring from Byzantium, the band of a gorgeous design with eight quarter inch long f

Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. Superb bronze bread stamp with ring on reverse allowing it to punch loaves with great speed. This was one of the earliest forms of advertising allowing bak

Byzantine Marble Bread Stamp, 6th to 9th century CE , The stamp has a discoid press face with an exterior ring bearing a fragmentary inscription surrounding an interior cross. A large flared handle re

Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A hand-carved marble prosphora (bread) stamp. The stamp has a discoid press face with an exterior ring bearing a fragmentary inscription

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, Early Medieval Period, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A set of copper-plated silver jewelry - including a pair of earrings as well as a r

Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 3 1/2 for a woman's small finger as was the custom. 3.6mm band with a flat face incised with two lines resulting in a triple band effect. Made with a

9th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze. Size 11 1/2. 3.5mm with a flat face. Surface textured from burial with a wonderful ancient look. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Ra

9th-10th Century AD. Silvered bronze. Size 7 1/2 for the small finger as was the custom. Wide 3.7mm. Very low rounded face. Heavily textured from burial with a wonderful ancient "from the grave" look.

During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the

Size 7 1/4. 2.7mm width at the bottom and 2.7mm at the top. The band with raised twist segment to the top two-thirds. That form is rarely encountered. The spiral or helix was a favorite shape for Viki

Gilt bronze. The turbulent period leading up to the Crusades, which were the battles for the Holy Land. Large oval bezel with five circles enclosing pips, representing the five wounds of Christ. Size

3.5mm flat face band expanding to the bezel which is comprised of a banner with "HOPE" in Cyrillic script. Minor wear but excellent with the 24kaart gold surface restored for modern wear. Reserve: $70

Late Empire to the Early medieval period, the period of the growth of Christianity. Size 3 3/4 for the small finger. 1.7mm band. Raised oval bezel with five dots representing the five wounds of Christ

Gilt bronze. The turbulent period leading up to the Crusades, which were the battles for the Holy Land. Large oval bezel with 9 concentric circle motif, a later adaption of the five, representing the

Gilt bronze, size 10 1/4. Rounded face band, 3.1mm at the bottom flaring to the shoulders. Stepped swelled oval bezel with a raised pointed oval at the center with the hatched surface. Professionally

Gilt bronze. Size 10 1/2. Ridged medial band in 3 1/4 coils to over 1/2" width. Lightly textured from burial. Sound wearable condition and professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface rest