Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 2269. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BYZANTINE. Gold Finger Ring. Circa 10th-12th centuries. Gold band decorated with thatched linear pattern, bezel decorated with pearls on sides, enamel decoration showing dove with olive branch on face. Ring size: 7 1/4 US; O British. Choice condition, bezel re-enamelled in modern era.