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LOT 0336
Medieval Amuletic Silver Ring with the Names of the Magi
CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (2.79 grams, 28.23 mm overall, 20.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).
Engraved around the exterior of the hoop with the names Melchior, Balthasar and Caspar, the bezel with a separate piece of silver fashioned to imitate the pyramidal form of a natural octahedral diamond and secured in a rub-over collet as though it were a gemstone.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
UK, private collection.
The names of the Three Magi formed part of the medieval repertoire of protective inscriptions used on amuletic jewellery.
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LOT 0336
Medieval Amuletic Silver Ring with the Names of the Magi
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£625 (EUR 725; USD 844) +BP*
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