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LOT 1890
Medieval Bronze Ring with Chi Rho
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.17 grams, 24.61 mm overall, 17.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
With a D-section hoop heart-shaped bezel with Chi Rho, flanked by a starburst motif and letter c. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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