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.'

CONDITION

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LOT 1681

Medieval Gold Ring with Dragons and Sapphire

Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,160

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