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Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
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LOT 1167

Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring

12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (9.77 grams, 28.57 mm overall, 19.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).

A hollow-form D-section hoop with applied filigree rope to the borders, raised gilt bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a one line inscription.

Provenance

Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1167

Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £715

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