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LOT 1141

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bust

CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (8.28 grams, 27.08 mm overall, 19.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).

With lateral spurs to the hoop at the shoulders, round bezel with faux beaded wire collar, intaglio facing bust. [No Reserve]

Provenance

German collection before 2000.
Collection of Mr D.H. formed in UK, from the EU art market.
Ex property of a Surrey gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 348, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1141

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bust

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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