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Very Rare Medieval Gold Signet Ring with a Basilisk, 15th-16th Century ADA substantial D-section golVery Rare Medieval Gold Signet Ring with a Basilisk, 15th-16th Century ADA substantial D-section gol

Very Rare Medieval Gold Signet Ring with a Basilisk, 15th-16th Century AD

A substantial D-section gold hoop with discoid bezel, bilinear incised border surrounding a regardant basilisk with staff. 17 grams, 24mm overall, 20.55mm internal diameter.

According to mythology, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be King of serpents and said to have the power to cause death with a single glance. In Medieval Europe, the description of the creature began taking on features from cockerels.


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~ Signet Ring.

Date: A.D. 11th century

Culture/Period: Byzantium

Medium: Nielloed gold.

▪︎ Greek inscription meaning: Lord, help Thy servant Nicetas captain of the imperial guard.

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