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LOT 0192

Estimate
GBP (£) 2,000 - 3,000
EUR (€) 2,310 - 3,470
USD ($) 2,680 - 4,020

BYZANTINE GOLD RING WITH ENGRAVED CROSS GEMSTONE
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.35 grams, 21.60 mm overall, 19.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).

With baluster detailing to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with decorative band to the cell wall, inset garnet cabochon with intaglio design of a cross beneath a wreath and dish below.

PROVENANCE:
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11865-206975.

LITERATURE:
Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 309, for type.

CONDITION
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