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LOT 1991
Langobardic Style Gold Ring with Garnets
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.88 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
With broad discoid bezel in 6th-7th century A.D. style surrounded by an applied beaded wire rim; granule and filigree ornament to the shank, triangular garnet cloison in a cell to each shoulder, three radiating triangular garnet cloisons to the bezel with applied wire collars, central garnet cloison, scrolled wire appliqués. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private collection, The Netherlands.
Acquired in 2010.
Property of a North American gallery.
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