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LOT 1774
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
MEDIEVAL BRONZE RING WITH LEAPING LION
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.48 grams, 21.61 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.48 grams, 21.61 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Discoid bezel with incuse leaping lion motif, with curled tail. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
