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LOT 1099
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Floral Cross
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (15.11 grams, 26.76 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
With broad hoop and stud to the underside, drum-shaped bezel with hatching to the shoulders, incuse hatched cross. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A89.
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