MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING, 5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 10 ¼ 6 1/2 Made by the lost wax

Made by the lost wax process

The surface with a meandering random pattern which appears to result form stress or heat treating

Raised oval bezel with hand cut border and central cross with radiant surround

8mm width rounded face band

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING, 5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 10 ¼ 6 1/2 Made by the lost waxGilt bronze of large proportions with raised oval bezel hand engraved with a cross with in a broader cross. The field with two strokes in the vacant areas. That imagery was commonly used to represent the crucifix as well as the Star of Bethlehem. Rounded face band, 5. 0mm width flaring slightly to the shoulders. Classic example of the perfunctory crafts of the Dark Ages. Professionally refurbished with 24karat gold overlay restored, for contemporary