Ring
6th century-7th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Byzantine rings are sometimes decorated with a cross monogram in which the letters of a personal name are arranged around the four arms of a cross. The inscription on this ring can be read as 'IOANIS', probably a first name (John).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Engraved gold |
| Brief description | Gold ring, the circular bezel engraved with a cross monogram including the letters IOANIS, Byzantine, 6th to 7th century |
| Physical description | Gold ring, the circular bezel engraved with a cross monogram including the letters IOANIS. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'IOANIS' (Monogram) |
| Object history | ex Waterton Collection |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Byzantine rings are sometimes decorated with a cross monogram in which the letters of a personal name are arranged around the four arms of a cross. The inscription on this ring can be read as 'IOANIS', probably a first name (John). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 622-1871 |
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| Record created | August 1, 2006 |
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