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LOT 1391
Medieval and Other Bronze Ring Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 1 1/4 in. (96 grams total, 16-30 mm).
Mainly composed of finger rings with decorative bezels, including examples with geometric, floral and shaped designs. [20]
Provenance
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s.
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