MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.500-800 AD, SIZE 10 1/4 11/8/2022 The time of the fall

The time of the fall of the Roman Empire plunging Europe into the Dark Ages and the spread of Christianity

As found condition with fine mottled glossy green patina

Gilt bronze of broad form

Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored and suspended from an 18" gilt Sterling silver neck chain

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.500-800 AD, SIZE 10 1/4 11/8/2022 The time of the fallEarly Dark Ages when Christianity was recognized by Rome but the balance of Europe followed Pagan worship. Gilt bronze, size 10 with 4. 1mm rounded face band expanding to the shoulders. Circular bezel cut with a cross, on radial ground intended to obscure the cross. The result, presumably, could be seen as abstract if necessary. The ring of a Christian in a treacherous world where your choice of Gods could mean life or death. Professionally