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LOT 0937

Byzantine Bronze Marriage Ring with Facing Busts

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.23 grams, 26.13 mm overall, 21.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).

Comprising a flat-section hoop and raised rectangular bezel, intaglio motif of two facing busts.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0937

Byzantine Bronze Marriage Ring with Facing Busts

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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