Byzantine Gilt Silver Ring with Eagle

6th-7th century AD. A substantial silver-gilt finger ring with facetted hoop, disc bezel with intaglio eagle perching with wings spread. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 488, for type. 34.16 grams, 33.73mm overall, 18.22mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1 1/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearble size.