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Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect
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LOT 1782

Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect

CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (5.13 grams, 19.55 mm overall, 17.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).

With arcading to the shoulders, discoid bezel with incised winged insect motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Footnotes

Possibly intended to represent a bee, a popular motif due to its association with two valuable materials: wax and honey.

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LOT 1782

Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect

Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £5 +BP*
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(1 Bid, Reserve met)   |   Current bid: £5
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