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LOT 1172
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Calligraphy
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (12.25 grams, 27.67 mm overall, 17.98 x 21.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With a wide hoop embellished with foliate design, raised lozenge-shaped plaque to the base; raised bezel with net-design to the outer edge, the bezel intricate calligraphy design. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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