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LOT 2168
Medieval Silver Ring with Beast
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.41 grams, 26.25 mm overall, 18.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a keeled hoop with two raised discoid bosses on the shoulders, raised bezel with a regardant beast.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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