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LOT 2101
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Gem
LATE 20TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (20.30 grams, 28.52 mm overall, 21.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 25)).
With a broad, vertically banded hoop in a rectangular bezel; gilt cell with inset cloison, dense calligraphic script with floral ornament.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Large Veneto-Cretan Icon of 'Ecce Homo' in Gilt Wooden Frame
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Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13061-249291.
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