Large lot of 2 (two) South Italian Byzantine bronze rings featuring mythical creatures: the so-called griffin-lion, i.e., a lion with a beak. Circa 7th-9th centuries AD (Bronze, Inner diam. 1.9-2.0 cm). Possibly reflecting the identity of a specific social group; pirate-related communities cannot be ruled out, as similar finds have been recorded in both Sicily and Sardinia. Untouched green patinas. Rendered in a pleasant pictogram-like style.

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Large lot of 2 (two) South Italian Byzantine bronze rings featuring mythical creatures: the so-called griffin-lion, i.e., a lion with a beak. Circa 7th-9th centuries AD (Bronze, Inner diam. 1.9-2.0 cm). Possibly reflecting the identity of a specific social group; pirate-related communities cannot be ruled out, as similar finds have been recorded in both Sicily and Sardinia. Untouched green patinas. Rendered in a pleasant pictogram-like style.

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