BYZANTINE MAN’S RING 6TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 ½ 7 1/2 Large oval bezel with three

Large oval bezel with three transverse rounded ridges continuing the band and flanked by reeded edge conjoined circle bands

was thought to destroy the spirits of enemies

7mm flat face band

9mm width with nub to the bottom

probably representing the lituus used by Roman diviners (Augurs)

BYZANTINE MAN’S RING 6TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 8 ½ 7 1/2 Large oval bezel with threeGilt bronze, size 8 with 1. 8mm deeply rounded band flaring to the banded shoulders. Line bordered oval bezel cut with a series of dots and bands to serve as a signet. Professionally refurbished with silver surface restored. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.