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LOT 1195
Silver Seal Ring with Cyrillic Inscription
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.43 grams, 22.92 mm overall, 18.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
With drum-shaped bezel, animal motif and enigmatic surrounding text.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 1195
Silver Seal Ring with Cyrillic Inscription
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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