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LOT 2037
Large Medieval Bronze Ring for Oswald
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.84 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 20.61 x 17.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
With ellipsoid bezel, legend 'OSWALD' between two rows of gammadion motifs.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 2037
Large Medieval Bronze Ring for Oswald
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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