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LOT 1908
Medieval Bronze Christian Ring with Long Cross
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.61 grams, 25.22 mm overall, 22.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y 1/2, USA 12 1/4, Europe 28.2, Japan 27)).
With arcade detailing to the shoulders, notched borders, rectangular bezel with incised cross motif. [No Reserve]
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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