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LOT 0164
Byzantine Gold Ring with Sapphire
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.66 grams, 33.78 mm overall, 16.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 13)).
Flat-section hoop displaying geometric pierced work between raised bands, fluted hemispherical bezel adorned with granules and set with a polished cabochon sapphire.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.201084.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice & Louis Koch Collection, Leeds, 1994, p.144, item 485, for type.
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LOT 0164
Byzantine Gold Ring with Sapphire
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £100
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