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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle
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LOT 0942

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (6.79 grams, 23.08 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).

With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, hexagonal bezel with intaglio image of an eagle with wings spread, pellets to the field. [No Reserve]

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 0942

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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