Gold Signet Ring with Virgin and Child, 6th–7th century

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Gold Signet Ring with Virgin and Child, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, Overall: 1 5/16 x 15/16 x 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Gold, As Christianity became the dominant religion in Byzantine society, Christian imagery was increasingly found on jewelry. Crosses appear by the fifth century; the Virgin Mary, saints, angels, and other holy figures became popular in the sixth century

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Size: 3866px × 3268px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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