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LOT 1662
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.80 grams, 19.37 mm overall, 17.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Slender hoop with vesica-shaped cell open to both faces, granulated borders and inset garnet cloison.
Provenance
Acquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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