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LOT 1012
Sasanian Bronze Ring with Ibex Gemstone
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.98 grams, 30.78 mm overall, 16.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
With facetted hoop and square-section stud bezel, inset garnet cloison with intaglio ibex motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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