BYZANTINE SILVER RING WITH CHI-RHO

Ca. AD 600. A silver ring with a rounded hoop and a circular bezel engraved with a Chi-Rho monogram, formed by combining the first two Greek letters of Christos, Chi and Rho, flanked by two pellets and enclosed by a notched circular border. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.216. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; London art market acquisition, 1980s.