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LOT 1989
Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Stylised Beast
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.36 grams, 24.53 mm overall, 19.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
With D-section hoop, flat lentoid bezel with incised stylised animal (lion or bull?).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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