Medieval Bronze Ring with Fleur-De-Lys

CIRCA 11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (8.74 grams, 23.55 mm overall, 19.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).

With discoid bezel, incuse border and fleur-de-lys motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) no. NMS-F36D46, for similar type of signet rings.

CONDITION

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