Byzantine Gold Marriage Ring

Circa 6th century A.D., the gold bezel consisting of a beaded border with ball corners, the interior plaque shows a standing betrothed couple with letters CAIO to the left and NO to the right.

Ring's interior is 18mm wide

Estate of the late Millicent G. Diehl, Sanford, North Carolina

Christie's "Fine Antiquities" (London), December 13, 1988, Lot 181; original invoice and auction catalogue are included.

No apparent condition concerns.

$800 - 1,200