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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon
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LOT 1008

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.90 grams, 24.39 mm overall, 18.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).

Flat-section hoop with ribbed underside, ellipsoid bezel with inset glass cloison. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2016.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1008

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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