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LOT 1728
Medieval Bronze Signet Ring with Lion and Prey
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.87 grams, 23.58 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Lozengiform bezel with intaglio running horse with leaping lion pouncing above.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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