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LOT 1794
Medieval Silver Ring with Sunburst Design
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (10.35 grams, 31.90 mm overall, 19.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
Comprising a keeled hoop with extensive incised decoration, lozenge plaque with X-motif to each shoulder with a cross motif above; tall bezel with a low-relief sunburst motif.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, 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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LOT 1794
Medieval Silver Ring with Sunburst Design
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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