Medieval Gold Bishop's Ring with Amethyst Cabochon

12TH CENTURY AD

1 1/4" (8.73 grams, 29 mm overall, 20.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 11, Europe 24.97, Japan 24)).

A large flat-section hoop with ribbed exterior supporting a pyramidal bezel with incised geometric motifs, inset cabochon amethyst to the centre.

Provenance

From a German private collection; acquired before 1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 1196

Medieval Gold Bishop's Ring with Amethyst Cabochon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,840

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