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LOT 1681
Medieval Gold Ring with Dragons and Sapphire
12TH-13TH CENTURY AD
1" (14 grams, 27mm overall, 18.91mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
A D-section gold hoop with shoulders formed as opposed dragon heads supporting an elliptical plaque with large inset sapphire.
Provenance
From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate.
Literature
Cf. Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914 London, 1974, plate 14(E) for type.
Footnotes
The stone was examined in detail by Dr. Bonewitz who observed: 'A large cabochon sapphire of approximately six carats, probably originating in Myanmar (Burma). Impressive for the period. Likely a nobleman's ring.'
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