A Byzantine Garnet and Gold Domed Finger Ring, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 7th century CE Sculpture - Wood “Changes in Styles of Ordinary

“Changes in Styles of Ordinary Pataikos Amulets

would imbue him with the same aura of power and authority as the pharaoh or god in the Other World

There was a strong preference for blue-green hues

All are now modern mounted as pendants with an adjustable 18K white gold chain

and two flanking curvilinear ridges moulded to protect the Achilles tendon from slashing blows

A Byzantine Garnet and Gold Domed Finger Ring, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 7th century CE Sculpture - Wood “Changes in Styles of OrdinaryThis rare and significant ancient gold ring features a high domed garnet cabochon set in an elevated cylindrical bezel. The bezel is designed with stepped shoulders and crowned with a small gold dot. The garnet is a rich, translucent crimson and sits securely within the bezel, rising prominently above the setting. The broad gold band is elegantly adorned with an engraved, scrolling foliate motif. With symbolic and protective significance, such rings