Medieval Bronze Ring with Prancing Human-Headed Lion

12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (2.47 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).

D-section hoop expanding towards the discoid bezel with a human-headed lion passant; hoop split. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 1828