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Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls
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LOT 1797

Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (4.49 grams, 21.98 mm overall, 18.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).

With discoid bezel, low-relief running scroll motif and central pellet. [No Reserve]

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.

Footnotes

The design is based on the running scroll design found on 6th century saucer brooches.

CONDITION
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LOT 1797

Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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