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LOT 1152
Sassanian Silver Ring with Gemstone
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.28 grams, 28.21 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
The hoop with angled shoulders, raised oval bezel set with a glass cabochon, pellet to edge of the bezel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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