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LOT 1106

Western Asiatic Ring with Arabic Inscription

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (19.78 grams, 26.18 mm overall, 18.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).

A white metal ring with adjustable hoop, D-shaped shoulders with tendrils decoration, square bezel with openwork underside and applied gilt plaque bearing an Arabic inscription above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, London, UK.
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 1106

Western Asiatic Ring with Arabic Inscription

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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