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LOT 1836
Medieval Bronze Ring with INGA
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.59 grams, 20.84 mm overall, 18.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
With stepped shoulders, rectangular bezel with incised 'INGA' legend between rows of saltires. [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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