Byzantine Niello Ring of Virgin and Child
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- Title: Byzantine Niello Ring of Virgin and Child
- Date: 10th century
- Geography: Made in probably Constantinople
- Culture: Byzantine
- Medium: Gold and niello
- Dimensions: Bezel 3 x 12 x 10 mm.; circumference 50 mm.; weight 5.6 gr.
- Classification: Metalwork-Gold
- Credit Line: Griffin Collection
- Object Number: L.2015.72.49
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters