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LOT 1862
Medieval Bronze Decorated Archer's Thumb Ring
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (7.26 grams, 35.55 mm overall, 21.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 25)).
With broad triangular flange, low-relief incised herringbone bands. [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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Medieval Bronze Ring with Pentagram
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With hatched panes to the hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incised pentagram reserved on a pointillé field. 4.11 grams, 24.04 mm overall, 20.95 x 18.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Eastern Medieval Enamelled Bronze Ring
11th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a round-section hoop and a large oval disc bezel; the bezel with concentric voids filled with enamel. 7.42 grams, 27.10 mm overall, 21.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Found UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This type of ring with a very large oval bezel finds a good parallel with a bronze specimen found in the area of Smederevo. The use of the enamel could suggest the continuation of the ancient Roman tradition in the territories under the Eastern Roman Empire.
