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LOT 1901
Medieval Bronze Ring with Wave Pattern
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.87 grams, 24.96 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With a broad hoop, hatched band to each shoulder, rosette bezel with incuse design of a central cross surrounded by scrolled tendrils. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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