RARE BYZANTINE GOLD BISHOP'S ARCHITECTURAL RING Ca. AD 500 - 700 A rare Byzantine gold bishop's ring with a domed bezel supported by six stylised columns. This kind of ring was intended to convey the architectural mastery of Byzantine churches, hence why it is sometimes referred to as an architectural ring. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 15.4g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.