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LOT 1814
Medieval Decorated Bronze Ring with Magical Symbols
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.28 grams, 23.87 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Carinated hoop and tiered ellipsoid bezel, incuse central rosette with hatching and 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.
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