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LOT 1333

Western Asiatic Silver Inscribed Ring

12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (9.96 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).

With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, a round decorative medallion with remains of niello inlay to both shoulders, raised inscribed bezel with decorative border.

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1333

Western Asiatic Silver Inscribed Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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