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LOT 1788

Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (16.60 grams, 30.72 mm overall, 21.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).

Comprising a keeled hoop with a raised plaque to the base, large discoid bezel with cross on a hatched background. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1788

Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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