LOTUS" RING Byzantine art, 7th century Gold... Lot 49

LOTUS" RING Byzantine art, 7th century Gold and garnet ; H (bezel)_ 1,5 cm ; Diam (int)_ 2,3 cm ; Weight_ 12,23 grs Provenance Former European collection, 1990s A BYZANTINE GOLD "LOTUS" RING SET WITH INLAID GARNETS, 7TH CENTURY B.C. 0.6 in. Bezel High / 0,9 in. Int. Diam / 12,23 grs. With a large rounded hoop decorated with lotus flower pattern within a beaded border. The high raised lotus bezel with 6 sections also decorated with flower pattern is set with a central losange-shaped gold box with a garnet inlay. Around 6 rounded garnet inlays surrounded by filigree. Beautiful conservation. A similar example sold for £ 4,000 at Christie's London the 6/7/1994, lot 356. The ring consisting of a large rounded gold plate decorated with lotus, and the edges in filigree. The very high lotus-shaped bezel with six sections, each decorated with an incised flower (same pattern as on the ring) is set in cloisonné with several garnets of which the central element is diamond-shaped. Watermarks on the edges. A similar model was presented at Christie's London sale on 6/7/1994, lot 356 and sold for £ 4,000.