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LOT 0807
Byzantine Gold Ring with Carnelian
7TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.13 grams, 22.25 mm overall, 15.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)).
A gold finger ring with slender hoop and oblate red glass bead.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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A ceramic vessel with a piriform body and domed mouth on a stepped neck; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. 642 grams, 12.7 cm
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Byzantine Gold Cross Bead
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A biconvex sheet gold lenticular bead with applied granule detailing to each face in the form of a voided cross with a triangular penale to each spandrel. 1.21 grams, 13 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue card.
