Lot 424
Late Roman/Byzantine Bronze Bracelet With Stylized Floral Designs. Ca. 4th-6th century A.D. Approximately 2 inches in diameter by 1.2 inches high. The opening on the back side is .9 inches wide, and the terminal ends have rounded edges. Intact with no repairs/restoration. Six engraved box designs, each box with a stylized floral pattern. Box in middle has four pointed rays, sometimes used to portray the holy cross; the other have six to eight rays, used as the holy fish symbol to mark one's faith. Bracelet does not flex. Light to dark green patina, with some spotty light blue and red hghlights. Estimate $300 - 500
Ex: Private Austrian collection, ca. 1980s.
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