Lot #1834 Unusual Byzantine Silver Ring with a Carved Carnelian Stone of a Bird's Head

Description:

Unusual Byzantine Silver Ring with a Carved Carnelian Stone of a Bird's Head. Silver Byzantine ring with a fantastic carving of a bird's head as if photographed "head on" with its eyes and long beak. The carving incorporates the deposit of white from either quartz or calcite for the head with carnelian filling in the rest. The carving is not unlike a ladies shell cameo. With an amusing second glance at the carving, there is no denying one sees also a ghost. Size 5.75 and weighs 5.36 grams. Estimated Value $300 - 500

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