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LOT 0788
Byzantine Gold Turret Ring
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (2.05 grams, 34.61 mm overall, 22.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).
A gold finger ring with tall columnar ribbed bezel, inset garnet cabochon from a re-used bead; hoop split.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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