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LOT 1859
Medieval Bronze and Silver Ring with Greek Inscription
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.80 grams, 24.12 mm overall, 19.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
Comprising a D-section bronze hoop and large silver bezel with Greek inscription in five lines reading '+ APX / AITEΛE / BOHΘI / CICINI / OY'.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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