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LOT 0203
Large Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ Engraved on a Green Chalcedony Gemstone
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.07 grams, 26.22 mm overall, 20.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
With round-section hoop and discoid stepped bezel, inset chalcedony cloison with nimbate bust of Christ.
ProvenanceUK collection, acquired 1971.
with Christie's, London, 5 July 2023, no.61.
Accompanied by a positive scientific statement from Striptwist Limited, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 220507.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12691-235717.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0203
Large Byzantine Gold Ring with Christ Engraved on a Green Chalcedony Gemstone
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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