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Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

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LOT 2300

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (7.29 grams, 22.50 mm overall, 19.05 x 17.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).

Keeled hoop with expanding shoulders, oval bezel with deeply punched ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 2300

Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motif

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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