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LOT 1912
Medieval Bronze Ring with Star Motif
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.88 grams, 22.67 mm overall, 19.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With circular hoop, flat discoid bezel with four pointed star motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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