A large Byzantine Gold Ring with intaglio, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE Medium - Glass the forelegs raised with upright

the forelegs raised with upright rippling mane and attached flowing tail

the god of wine

often without a chain

but still remains in the incision

the Greek god of love

A large Byzantine Gold Ring with intaglio, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th century CE Medium - Glass the forelegs raised with uprightThis wide and intricately designed ring is a handsome example of high status Byzantine jewelry. Crafted from high karat gold, it features a small, hexagonal bezel set with a fine amethyst intaglio depicting a bearded satyr. The satyr is shown kneeling in profile and grasping a cornucopia, a classical symbol of abundance and fecundity. The bezel is accentuated by a rope pattern border and enhanced with gold granulation at the six hexagonal points. The